Romans 12 Church membership. Metaphors The church as a body The church as a family The church as a bride.

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Romans 12 Church membership

Metaphors The church as a body The church as a family The church as a bride

Aspects of church life Founded on Jesus The true (invisible) church Authority Orderly Mission Displaying God’s power A growing body A praying people A caring people Accountability Discipline Teaching Correcting Rebuking Serving Loving Giving

Romans 12 In view of God’s mercy… Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice Holiness and sanctification Have a realistic view of yourself Based on the measure of faith God has given you

Romans 12 We are a body We belong to each other We have different gifts Use the gifts God has given you diligently Love one another sincerely Put others before yourself Be zealous (enthusiastic, eager, diligent) Live and walk faithfully Show kindness

So what? Are we committed kingdom life and work Are we committed to a local body Do we see ourselves belonging to Christ’s body (the church; i.e. the other members) Have you identified your gift? Are you using your gift? Are we full of zeal?