1. THE FAMILY OF GOD Ephesians 2:19

2. “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” Ephesians 2:19 (ESV)

3. 1. God is our FATHER “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” Galatians 4:6–7 (ESV)

4. 2. We are God’s CHILDREN “I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 (ESV)

5. 3. We are family – BROTHERS AND SISTERS in Christ “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 (ESV)

6. 1. We are to LOVE AND ACCEPT one another “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 (ESV)

7. 2. We are to LOOK OUT for one another “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 (ESV)

8. LOVE one another “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34–35 (ESV)

9. SERVE one another “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 (ESV)

10. ACCEPT one another “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.” Romans 14:1 (ESV)

11. Believe as I believe, No more, no less; That I am right, And no one else, confess; Feel as I feel, Think only as I think; Eat what I eat, And drink but what I drink; Look as I look, Do always as I do; Then, and only then, Will I fellowship with you.

12. BE DEVOTED to one another “Love one another with brotherly affection.” Romans 12:10 (ESV)

13. ENCOURAGE one another “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)

14. INSTRUCT one another “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.” Romans 15:14 (ESV)

15. SUBMIT TO one another “submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 (ESV)

16. HONOR one another “Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10 (ESV)

17. BEAR one another’s burdens “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (ESV)