1. Fulfilled in Jesus’ Church

2. What is the Church?
a group of people you sing with on Sunday mornings a building where the Christian religion is practiced a denomination people belong to

3. What is the Church?
The worldwide body of believers in Christ who are united by the Holy Spirit

4. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY Romans 11:33
you will not find the church in the OT
you have a God who loves to surprise!
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!

5. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
Galatians 3:7
Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.

6. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise.

7. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
Genesis is your history
you are not a 2nd class member of God’s family

8. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
A new ancient HUMANITY
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

9. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
A new ancient HUMANITY
transcends… nationality
gender, racial, class boundaries

10. Philemon 15–18 For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account

11. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
A new ancient HUMANITY
transcends… nationality
gender, racial, class boundaries
political parties
denominations

12. What is the Church? A new ancient MYSTERY A new ancient FAMILY
A new ancient HUMANITY
A new ancient CALLING
you are blessed so you can be a blessing

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