The Church: God’s Present Work Pt. 2
Outline
God’s plan is to establish & strengthen churches, not save souls.
The church is about God and His purposes, not man and his potential.
You cannot live faithfully as a Christian disconnected from the local church.
The strength and health of the church is vital to carrying out God’s purposes in the world.
Nothing is more precious to God on this earth than His churches.
Study Questions
How does Eph 2:11-22 demonstrate that our salvation is more than a personal, private salvation?
According to 2:16, what is the new reconciled group of people called?
What two metaphors are used for God’s redeemed humanity in 2:18-22, and what do they mean?
What can happen to a Christian who lives disconnected from a faithful, bible-teaching local church (see Eph 4:14)? Have you seen that before?
What is God’s ultimate purpose for the world, and how does He fulfill that purpose in the local church (see Eph 3:7-12)?
How does an understanding of Christ’s love, care, and union with His church encourage us and promote holiness and unity?