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(08/04/19) Larry Lee
Church as Christ’s Body and God’s Household
Scriptures: Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:13-16, 4:1-6, 3:17-19; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:19, 21; Ephesians 2:19; Romans 12:9-10, 14-16; Philippians 2:5
A. Born into One Body in Christ through Jesus’ Work on the Cross
1. The church is the body of Christ, a new humanity
2. Believers are born into this one body as members under the headship of Christ
B. Endeavor to Keep the “Unity” of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace
1. Members of the body are “one” in REALTY: “Unity”, not “Union”
2. Maintain the CORE “seven-fold unity” that is already there!
C. Actualize the Body life by Rooting and Grounding in God’s Love
1. Being rooted and grounded in God’s agape love
2. Comprehend Christ’s unfathomable love with all the saints
D. Fellowship as Members of God’s Household for Mutual Edification
1. Genuine/ Empathetic Relationship
2. Harmonious/ Encouraging Relationship
(08/04/19) Larry Lee