Mr. Potato Head Theology

One body with many important parts

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“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12:12, NIV)

Every kid I knew growing up had a Mr. Potato Head toy. This plastic spud came with a vast array of interchangeable body parts and accessories, and, depending on the mood of its owner, could display a variety…