Descriptions of the Church by Paul in Ephesians
Discover the profound descriptions of the Church by Paul in the book of Ephesians, providing insights into the Church's nature, purpose, and relationship with God. Explore the Body of Christ, the Kingdom of God, and more as outlined by Paul in these passages.
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Ephesians 2:14-22 FOUR DESCRIPTIONS FOUR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CHURCH OF THE CHURCH BY PAUL PAUL BY
Ephesians 2:14-17 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 2 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Ephesians 2:18-22 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit 3 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Introduction Introduction The Church is described in different ways in the NT These Descriptions Help Us To Understand It s Work and Purpose Church is a Noun Referring To God s People Who Are Called Out Of This World By The Gospel Paul Used Descriptions That Help Us To Have A Better Understanding of the Church 4 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Body of Christ - vs. 16 The Body is the Church, Eph. 1:22-23 The Body Is Reconciled To God Acts 2:47 Reconciled By Baptism, 1 Pet. 3:21 Baptized Into The Body, 1 Cor. 12:13 The Head Directs/Nurtures the Body Ephesians 4:16 Each Member Has A Role Under the Head, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby (Eph. 2:16) The Church Is The 5 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Kingdom of God - vs. 19 Fellowcitizens AreIn This Kingdom, Nation or Commonwealth kingdom & church used by Jesus Matthew 16:18 It Is Not Of This World - John 18:36 No Physical Boundaries A Spiritual Kingdom of Only Christians Philippians 3:20; 1 Peter 2:9 Governed by the perfect law of liberty James 1:25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 9:21 The Church Is The Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God (Eph. 2:19) 6 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Kingdom of God - vs. 19 This Kingdom Is Ruled By A Monarch It Is Not A Democracy Because Christ has ALL authority Matthew 28:18; Colossians 1:18; 2:10 Christ Is The ONE and ONLY Ruler Acts 2:29-36; Ephesians 4:4-6 He will rule until death is destroyed 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 The Church Is The 7 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Household of God - vs. 19 Born Again Into This Household 1 Peter 1:22-23 Great Blessings In This House I John 3:1; Romans 8:17 Christ hears our prayers, 1 John 4:6 Forgives our sins, Ephesians 1:7 Great Responsibilities In This House Must wear His name, Eph. 3:15 Must behave as His children 1 Timothy 3:15 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God (Eph. 2:19) The Church Is The 8 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Temple of God - vs. 21 In The OT, A Material Building Was Where He Dwelt Among His People Exodus 25:8, 21-22; 29:44-46 The Church Is Where God Meets His True Worshipers Today Matthew 18:20; Ephesians 3:21 A Spiritual House, 1 Peter 2:5-9 A sanctuary for worship We are priests in this temple We are to offer spiritual sacrifices Hebrews 13:15-16; John 4:23-24 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord (Eph. 2:21) The Church Is The 9 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Body of Christ - vs. 16 Kingdom of God - vs. 16 Household of God - vs. 16 Temple of God - vs. 21 The Church Is The Review 10 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
Where Are You? Are You A Member Of The Church of Christ? His Body, His Kingdom, His Household, His Temple? If Not, Why Not? If Not, Why Not? 11 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
what what shalI shalI we do? we do? Acts 2:37 Acts 2:37 An alien sinner must Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17 Believe John 8:32 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Christ Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must Repent and Pray Acts 8:22 Live faithful unto death Revelation 2:10 12 Four Descriptions Of The Church By Paul
