3. How does Paul describe this unity of ‘the body’? Ephesians 4:15-16.
NOTE: ‘By a comparison of the church with the human body, the apostle aptly illustrated the close and harmonious relationship that should exist among all members of the church of Christ. “By one Spirit,” he wrote, “are we all baptised into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many.’ Acts of the Apostles, page 317.
4. In writing to the Corinthians how does Paul use the same imagery? 1 Corinthians 12:12.
NOTE: ‘By constantly relying upon Christ as our personal Saviour, we shall grow up into Him in all things who is our head.’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 66.
‘In the commission to the disciples, and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, Christ shows that power and wisdom are not with the many, and that they do not come from man, but from Christ. The apostle Paul declares: “He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church.’ Review & Herald, July 18, 1899.