1. God’s Great Work Accomplished Through Flawed Communities 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

3. The Purpose of God’s Great Work DISCLAIMER: The Church Belongs to God DISCLAIMER: God’s Work is Global

4. The Purpose of God’s Great Work Sanctification: “To become like Jesus”

5. The Purpose of God’s Great Work “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified...” 1 Thessalonians 4:3

6. The Purpose of God’s Great Work “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Romans 8:29

7. The Purpose of God’s Great Work “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

8. The Evidence of God’s Great Work Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12, 14; Romans 12; Ephesians 4 Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of Repentance: 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Luke 19

9. The Certainty of God’s Great Work “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

10. The Certainty of God’s Great Work “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

11. The Certainty of God’s Great Work “Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12

12. The Certainty of God’s Great Work “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:1,4

13. How Do We Live This Out Today? Expect Community Embrace Community Experience Community