Life Together - A Holy Temple
God Has Saved You to Live Out The Gospel With A Local Body of Other Believers – the Church
1. You Are Citizens in God's Kingdom
Believing Jews and Gentiles had become a common people.
- common language
- common heritage and history
- common allegiance
- common goal
- same destination
Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
2. You are Members of God’s Family
Ephesians 3:14–15 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
3. You Are Part of God’s Holy Temple
- Foundation
- Cornerstone
- Building Blocks
Every Person Matters!
- Time
- Talent
- Treasure
- Love
- Encouragement
The Local Church Matters!
The New Testament assumes every Christian is a part of a local church.