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ARE YOU SURE?! The church is… Complete this sentence in ten different ways! The church is…

ARE YOU SURE?! What is the purpose of the Church?

STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe the Church is the Body of Christ with a divinely called ministry. Its purpose is to evangelize the world, worship God, and encourage believers to grow in the likeness of Christ.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH There are two Greek words for “church”. 1. ecclesia 2. kuriakos

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH There are two Greek words for “church”. 1. ecclesia an assembly of called out ones (separate from the world) 2. kuriakos

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH There are two Greek words for “church”. 1. ecclesia an assembly of called out ones (separate from the world) 2. kuriakos that which belongs to the Lord (separate unto God)

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ!

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ? We are ... the Christians.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ? We are ... the Christians. What is the purpose of each individual part? See 1 Cor. 12-20.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ? We are ... the Christians. What is the purpose of each individual part? See 1 Cor. 12-20. To serve the whole.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ? We are ... the Christians. What is the purpose of each individual part? See 1 Cor. 12-20. To serve the whole. What should our attitude be toward other parts that may be quite different? See 1 Cor. 21-26.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? The Body of Christ! According to 1 Cor. 12:27, who is the Body of Christ? We are ... the Christians. What is the purpose of each individual part? See 1 Cor. 12-20. To serve the whole. What should our attitude be toward other parts that may be quite different? See 1 Cor. 21-26. Appreciate them.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God!

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple? We are ... the Christians.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple? We are ... the Christians. What does 1 Peter 2:5,6 say we are being built into?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple? We are ... the Christians. What does 1 Peter 2:5,6 say we are being built into? A spiritual house.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple? We are ... the Christians. What does 1 Peter 2:5,6 say we are being built into? A spiritual house. Who is the foundation of this building? Read 1 Cor. 3:10,11 and Eph. 2:19-22.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! According to 1 Cor. 3:16,17, who is God’s Temple? We are ... the Christians. What does 1 Peter 2:5,6 say we are being built into? A spiritual house. Who is the foundation of this building? Read 1 Cor. 3:10,11 and Eph. 2:19-22. Jesus Christ.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! What is the purpose of this Temple? Note Eph 3:22. Compare to Ex. 25:8 & 1 Kings 8:27.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! What is the purpose of this Temple? Note Eph 3:22. Compare to Ex. 25:8 & 1 Kings 8:27. To be a dwelling place for God.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! What is the purpose of this Temple? Note Eph 3:22. Compare to Ex. 25:8 & 1 Kings 8:27. To be a dwelling place for God. What personal application can you make about being a Temple of God?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 2. The Temple of God! What is the purpose of this Temple? Note Eph 3:22. Compare to Ex. 25:8 & 1 Kings 8:27. To be a dwelling place for God. What personal application can you make about being a Temple of God? Is my spiritual house in order?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ!

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! According to Eph. 5:25-32, who is the Bride of Christ?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! According to Eph. 5:25-32, who is the Bride of Christ? We are ... the Church.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! According to Eph. 5:25-32, who is the Bride of Christ? We are ... the Church. What is the picture that is being painted in Rev. 19:7 and 21:2?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! According to Eph. 5:25-32, who is the Bride of Christ? We are ... the Church. What is the picture that is being painted in Rev. 19:7 and 21:2? Anticipation and preparation.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! According to Eph. 5:25-32, who is the Bride of Christ? We are ... the Church. What is the picture that is being painted in Rev. 19:7 and 21:2? Anticipation and preparation. Note the use of this metaphor in Rev. 21:9 and 22:17.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3? Single-hearted devotion.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3? Single-hearted devotion. What do fidelity and intimacy have in common?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3? Single-hearted devotion. What do fidelity and intimacy have in common? Purity produces intimacy.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3? Single-hearted devotion. What do fidelity and intimacy have in common? Purity produces intimacy. What is the message of the Parable found in Matt. 25:1-13?

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH What are the three metaphors used in the Bible to describe the Church? 3. The Bride of Christ! What point is Paul making about fidelity in 2 Cor. 11:1-3? Single-hearted devotion. What do fidelity and intimacy have in common? Purity produces intimacy. What is the message of the Parable found in Matt. 25:1-13? Be ready.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH What are the three purposes of the Church as stated in the Statement of Faith?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 1. Evangelize the World! 2. Worship God! What are the three purposes of the Church as stated in the Statement of Faith? 1. Evangelize the World! 2. Worship God! 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ!

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! What does Mark 16:15 tell us to do?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! What does Mark 16:15 tell us to do? Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! What does Mark 16:15 tell us to do? Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Where does Acts 1:8 tell us to go?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! What does Mark 16:15 tell us to do? Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Where does Acts 1:8 tell us to go? But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! Who does Romans 10:13-15 say must be involved?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Evangelize the World! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? Evangelize the World! Who does Romans 10:13-15 say must be involved? Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What is meant by Hebrews 13:15?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What is meant by Hebrews 13:15? Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What does Romans 12:1,2 teach us about how we are to worship?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What does Romans 12:1,2 teach us about how we are to worship? Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What does Psalm 95:6 tell us to do?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 2. Worship God! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 2. Worship God! What does Psalm 95:6 tell us to do? Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What has God given to the Church, and for what purpose? See Eph. 4:11-16.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What has God given to the Church, and for what purpose? See Eph. 4:11-16. It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What has God given to the Church, and for what purpose? See Eph. 4:11-16. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! According to Col. 1:28, what is the goal of the Church?

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! What does the Bible say about these purposes of the Church? 3. Grow in the Likeness of Christ! According to Col. 1:28, what is the goal of the Church? We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH In summary, what is a good two-word Mission Statement for the Church? Read Matt. 28:19,20.

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Make disciples. In summary, what is a good two-word Mission Statement for the Church? Read Matt. 28:19,20. Make disciples. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."