1 Corinthians 12

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

This powerful passage describes how all Christians are interconnected and interdependent – just like the parts of a body.  A body is one of many metaphors that the Bible uses…

1 Corinthians 13

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

Before reading this passage, I recommend that you read 1 Corinthians 12 which is all about gifts and unity in the Body of Christ.
This amazing passage needs no introduction…

1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 9: The Greek word translated “fellowship” in this verse is koinonia.  In this context it refers to our relationship with Christ – which shows the deep and powerful intimacy…

1 John 1

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 3 & 7: The Greek word translated “fellowship” three times in these verses is koinonia.
verse 3: The Apostle John says that the point of his message is to…

1 Peter 2:4-10

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

The Bible is filled with many metaphors for the church (or community of Christians)  In this short passage alone we can find at least five (maybe more) – living stones,…

Acts 13:1-3

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

These few verses describe the events that took place leading up to Barnabas and Saul being sent on their first missionary journey – one of the most significant events in…

Acts 2

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 5: The Greek phrase translated “every nation” in this verse is pas ethnos.
verses 5-11: God chose to start the church as a multiethnic community from “every nation under…

Acts 4:32-37

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verses 32: The unity in the early church was not superficial!  They cared enough for each other that they were willing to share their possessions in common.
verses 34-35: They…

Acts 8:1-25

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

This passage follows the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7) – the first martyr in the new Christian church.  His death sparks a great persecution against the church and results in…

Colossians 3:1-17

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 9-11: Paul stresses how our new identity in Christ supersedes all of our earthly “labels” – including our ethnicity.
verse 12-17: This is a beautiful, clear descriptions of how…

Ephesians 2

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

I recommend that you read chapter 1 of Ephesians before reading this chapter.
In verses 1-10 Paul gives a clear, concise, and beautiful description of the Gospel.  This section includes…

Ephesians 4

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

I recommend that you read chapters 1, 2, and 3 of Ephesians before reading this chapter.
verse 3: Note that we are called to “make every effort” – this is…

Galatians 2

Things to note in this passage:

verse 9: “Fellowship” in this verse is a translation of the Greek term koinonia
verses 11-20: Peter was withdrawing from his non-Jewish (Gentile) friends when certain Jewish leaders were around.  Paul saw this as…

James 2

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verses 1-12: Christians are not to show favoritism.
verses 15-16: We are called to put our faith in to action – in practical ways that help our brothers and sisters.…

James 3

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verses 1-11: The tongue is such a powerful force in our lives – our words have the power to heal or do great damage.
verses 17-18: God’s wisdom is pure,…

John 10:1-18

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 16: This is obviously a reference to “pas ethnos” (all nations) who would come to know Christ and join in the “one flock”.

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John 13:1-17

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

During the time of Christ, washing the feet of the house guests was a task that was usually reserved for those in the lowest position (house servants, etc) — it…

John 17

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

Jesus prays this prayer just hours before he is arrested and crucified.  He is well aware that his time with his disciples is coming to an end.  It is important…

John 3:1-21

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John 3:1-21
Jesus Teaches Nicodemus
1Now there was a man of the…

John 4

It is helpful to know some historical background regarding Sychar (the location of this conversation)…
There is some debate about the location of the Samaritan city of Sychar which Jesus and the disciples were traveling near when they stopped at…

Luke 10:25-37

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

For important historical context on this passage, I recommend that you first read: Jewish and Samaritan Relations During the Time of Christ
Jesus’ counter-cultural approach to Samaritans (see all also…

Luke 17:11-22

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

For important historical context on this passage, I recommend that you first read: Jewish and Samaritan Relations During the Time of Christ
Jesus’ counter-cultural approach to Samaritans (see all also…

Matthew 24:1-35

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 14: The Greek phrase translated “all nations” in this verse is pas ethnos. Jesus said that before the end of the age the gospel of the kingdom would be…

Matthew 28:18-20

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:
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Matthew 28:18-20
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Philippians 2:1-18

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verses 1-11: This is truly one of the “crown jewels” in Scripture in regard to biblical, multi-ethnic community.  The key to being “one in spirit and purpose” is to imitate…

Psalm 133:1-3

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

verse 1: In the original Hebrew we can see that David uses the word “how” twice in this verse — it is better translated “How good! How pleasant!”  He is…

Revelation 7:9-17

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

In this passage we see a beautiful picture of how Heaven will be filled with people “from every nation, tribe, people and language”.  Heaven is going to be a biblical,…

Romans 12

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:
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Romans 12
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Romans 16

Things to note in this passage regarding biblical, multi-ethnic community:

This part of Romans is often “passed over” since it contains mostly personal greetings from Paul to the Christians in Rome.  But, this is a mistake because it contains a…