Church According to Ephesians 2:13-19
Explore the powerful message in Ephesians 2:13-19 regarding the unity and peace brought by Christ. Discover the true essence of the Church and the steps to becoming a part of it according to biblical teachings.
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13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. 18 For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. 19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.
Two Ways of Looking at the Church One way of looking at church what is it? This morning s lesson discussed this Many ways of seeing it a kingdom, a family, His bride, a vineyard, a body, a temple, a brotherhood, an ekklesia The other way is to define what it is NOT, to help clarify common misconception The right way to build the church is to use the Bible
The Church is NOT: It is not the a literal building, a sanctuary It is not an invisible entity It is not a human designed religious group It is not a human directed religious group It is not a spiritual country club It is not a place for gaining financial contacts It is not a philosophically feel good place It is not a Christian rock concert It is not a gathering of all Christian groups It is not a denomination
Steps to Have God Add You to His Church Believe in Him John 3:16 Repent decide to obey Acts 17:30 Confess Christ Rom. 10:9 Baptized to be saved Acts 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church Be faithful until death Rev. 2:10
