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You were created to be in community.

Ephesians 1:5 His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us intoHis own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. NLT

We are “the bride of Christ” (Ephesians 5:25-27) and “the body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:27)

Romans 12:5 In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. NIV

Ephesians 2:19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. NLT

I Peter 2:17 Love the family of believers. NIV.
We run from the community and connections and relationships we long for.

Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. NASB
Circles are better than rows.

FORGING FAITH FILLED RELATIONSHIPS: A commitment to encourage one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build each other up. NIV

FORGING FAITH FILLED RELATIONSHIPS: A commitment to carry the burden of others.

Galatians 6:2 Carry (Share - NLT) each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. NIV

Pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18)

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn (weep) with those who mourn (weep). NIV

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Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. ESV

1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. NIV

FORGING FAITH FILLED RELATIONSHIPS: A commitment to accountability.

Biblical accountability: Giving an account according to the clear standard of God’s Word in the context of relationship.

We will stand before God and give an account (Romans 14:12, Matthew 12:36, Hebrews 4:13)

Accountability best takes place in the context of a personal relationship
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. NLT

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. NIV

Galatians 6:1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall
into the same temptation yourself. NLT

Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. NIV

Matthew 7:1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. NIV

1 Corinthians 5:12 It certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. NLT

Hebrews 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! (It’s never fun to be corrected - In fact, at the time it is always painful CEV) But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. NLT

Hebrews 12:11 We don't enjoy being disciplined. It always seems to cause more pain than joy. But later on, those who learn from that discipline have peace that comes from doing what is right. GWT

Hebrews 12:6 For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his
child.” NLT

James 5:19 If you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them off. Go after them. Get them back. MSG

Galatians 3:26 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. NASU