2. Genesis 12:1-4 (p.10)Genesis 12:1-4 (p.10) God’s plan: to call and bless a people, so the whole world would be blessed and return to Him.God’s plan: to call and bless a people, so the whole world would be blessed and return to Him. Abram had to make a choice: to trust and follow (faith).Abram had to make a choice: to trust and follow (faith).

3. Called out of the world to follow Jesus.Called out of the world to follow Jesus. Matt 4:18-22 (p.735)Matt 4:18-22 (p.735) –The Church is holy. 1 Cor 6:19–The Church is holy. 1 Cor 6:19 –The Church is a place of transformation. Rom 5:12ff –The Church is where the Kingdom becomes visible – unity and love. John 13:35

4. The foundation of the Church is faith.The foundation of the Church is faith. Matt 16:16-19Matt 16:16-19 –Jesus instituted the Church, not humans. –Faith is the requirement.–Faith is the requirement. –We serve Jesus; we are His Body. Rom 12:4-8 –Stop “dating” the Church.–Stop “dating” the Church.

5. United in Christ.United in Christ. “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.”“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.” Matt 18:15-17Matt 18:15-17 –The Church is to deal with sin.–The Church is to deal with sin. –The Church is to handle conflict in a healthy way. –The Church must always work for unity.

6. Called into the world.Called into the world. Matt 28:18-20Matt 28:18-20 –We are given power to witness for Christ. Acts 1:8 –We are given strength to fight. Eph 6:12 –We are given power to bless the world. 1 Cor 5:11ff