Pursuing Church Maturity: Key Passages and Reflections on Faith
Explore the importance of pursuing church maturity through key biblical passages like Ephesians 4:11-13 and Colossians 1:28-29. Discover the significance of building spiritual strength and fulfilling our calling as believers. Dive into insights on faith, perseverance, and the cornerstone of our beliefs, reflecting on the path to true church maturity.
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Missing the target has devastating consequences.
What are we called to pursue? Two Key Passages: -Ephesians 4:11-13 -Colossians 1:28-29
We must pursue church maturity.
4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
6 For it stands in Scripture: Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.
7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,
8 and A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense. They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. 1 Peter 2:4-12
Why? The Glory of God Churches Exist for One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God (1 Pet 2:9-12)
Why? The Glory of God Churches Exist for One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God (1 Pet 2:9-12) God s Great Priority: God called Israel for His glory Jeremiah 13:11 God saved Israel for His glory - Psalm 106:7-8 God spared Israel (in the wilderness) for His glory Ezekiel 20:14 Jesus possessed, enjoyed, lived & died for God s glory - John 17:1-5 All of history is moving toward God s glory Rev. 21:22-23 God deserves every ounce of glory we give Romans 11:33-36
The question is never, How can we save this church? The right question is, How can God get the most glory from our congregation right now? Mark Clifton, Reclaiming Glory
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Worshipers
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Worshipers Family
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Worshipers Family Missionaries
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Worshipers Family Missionaries
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Gospel
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Gospel Scripture
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Gospel Scripture Prayer
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Gospel Scripture Prayer
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Three Structures Leadership
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Three Structures Leadership Membership
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Three Structures Leadership Membership Discipleship
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Three Structures Marked by Wisdom Leadership Membership Discipleship
What? A Picture of Church Maturity One Timeless Purpose: Glorify God Three Identities Marked by Love Three Foundations Marked by Humility Three Structures Marked by Wisdom
Discussion FALSE SUBSTITUTES FOR MATURITY WHAT DO WE PURSUE INSTEAD?
Discussion MISPLACED HOPES FOR MATURITY HOW DO WE PURSUE WRONGLY?
Where do we start? Measure & Pursue Maturity
Measuring Maturity Three Identities Marked by Love Joy in the Lord Unity with One Another Compassion toward the World
Measuring Maturity Three Foundations Marked by Humility Hope in the Gospel Submission to the Scripture Dependence on Prayer
Measuring Maturity Three Structures Marked by Wisdom Self-Governing Self-Sustaining Self-Replicating
Pursuing Maturity Deepen Dependence Prioritize People Provide Pathways
