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X. WeChurch. Life in God’s Family. X. WeChurch. Life in God’s Family. X. Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 Why iChurch won’t do – Because God is a Father Because God wants a family Gen 12v1-3; 15v5; 17v5 Numbers 32v1-27. WeChurch. Life in God’s Family. Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16
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X Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 Why iChurch won’t do – • Because God is a Father • Because God wants a family • Gen 12v1-3; 15v5; 17v5 • Numbers 32v1-27 WeChurch Life in God’s Family
Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 • Branches of the vine (John 15) • God’s Field (1Cor 3 v9) • God’s Building (1Cor 3 v10) • God’s household (Eph 2v19; 1Tim 3v15) • God’s temple (1Cor 3v16; Eph 2 v19-22; 1Pe 2v4-5) • God’s priesthood (1Pe 2v5) • God’s workmanship (Eph 2v10) • God’s army (Eph 6 v10-18) • Christ’s body (Eph 1v22; 1Cor 12v12-27) • Christ’s bride (Eph 5 v25-32; Rev 21v2) WeChurch Life in God’s Family
Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 What characterises a WeChurch? • A church where Christ is central (3v16-17) • A church where Christ’s love is experienced in community (3v18) • A church where prayers are answered in immeasurably bigger ways (3v20-21) • A church where relationships are a priority (4v1-3) • A church where oneness matters (4v4-5) • A church where everyone plays their part (4v7-11) • A church where maturity and function are always on the increase (4v13-16) WeChurch Life in God’s Family
Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 What sort of church have YOU been part of recently? WeChurch Life in God’s Family church