Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
That The World May Know
Theme:
Scripture:
Ecclesiology & Fellowship
John 17:23
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead focuses on Christ’s High Priestly prayer for "oneness." He argues that the world will only believe that the Father sent the Son when they see a "miracle of unity" among believers. This unity is defined not as organizational agreement, but as a shared, visible participation in the indwelling life of Jesus.
Key Principles
Ultimate Apologetic:Treat "Christian Unity" as the primary legal evidence that the world needs to see to believe the Gospel.
Oneness Pattern:Emulate the "unity of the Godhead"—a shared, visible life that goes beyond "agreeing to disagree."
Spirit-Unity: Move past "organizational ecumenism" to a "unity of the Spirit" based on the indwelling life of Jesus.
Division as Counter-Witness: Realize that "strife" in the church effectively tells the world that the Gospel is not real.
Agape Bond: Use "Agape Love" (sacrifice) as the only glue that can hold a diverse body of believers together.
Witness via Suffering:Use "shared suffering" as a powerful witness to the world of the reality of your shared life.
Impact on Missions:Realize that "global harvest" is legally restricted by the "quality of unity" in the local church.
Perfecting in One: Join Christ in His intercession for the "Perfecting in One" of your specific local assembly.