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A Study of the New Testament Church

Dive into the New Testament teachings on the church as the body of Christ, the Kingdom, and the household of God. Explore biblical references to the church as a family, vineyard, temple, and bride of Christ.

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A Study of the New Testament Church

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  1. A Study of the New Testament Church

  2. We addressed some descriptions: • The church is a called out body • The church is the body of Christ • The church is the Kingdom In our last study:

  3. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST (2) The ChurchDescribed (2)

  4. We are a family • Ephesians 2:19, 1 Timothy 3:15Ephesians 3:14-15 – the whole family of God • God is our Father – 2 Corinthians 6:18, Romans 8:16-17, 1 John 3:1 The household of God

  5. Our entrance into that family – the “new birth” John 3:3-5Adoption – Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:5, Ephesians 1:5 The household of God

  6. As a part of the household of God: • We obey the Father – 1 Peter 1:14 • We accept His chastening – Romans 12:3-11 • We act like a godly family – 1 John 4:7, 20-21 • We wear His name proudly – Acts 4:11-12, 11:26 The household of God

  7. Kingdom parables • Matthew 20:1-16 – laborers rewarded • Matthew 21:28-32 – parable of two sons • Matthew 21:33-44 – rejected landowner • Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – parable of the sower The vineyard of the Lord

  8. 1 Corinthians 3:9 – God’s fellow workers, God’s field, building. • John 15:1-8 – Jesus the vine, we are the branches The vineyard of the Lord

  9. As part of the vineyard • We are to abide in Him – John 15:6 • We are to produce fruit – 1 Thessalonians 1:8, Philippians 1:4-5 • At the end, we will be harvested – Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The vineyard of the Lord

  10. Tabernacle/temple • The place of worship under the Old Law. • Given according to God’s pattern – Exodus 25:8-9, Deuteronomy 12:51 Chronicles 28:10-12, 19-20 The temple of God

  11. The church is the temple of God • Ephesians 2:21-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Hebrews 8:1-2 • The place of worship, governed by priests and sacrifices and preserving the Law. God was reverenced and worshipped. The temple of God

  12. The church as the temple: • Built by God with Christ as the Chief Cornerstone – 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6-7 • We are living stones in that temple – 1 Peter 2:4-5, Ephesians 2:19-21 The temple of God

  13. The church as the temple: • We are a dwelling place for God • We are priests – 1 Peter 2:5,9 • We worship God – 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 12:15-16Romans 12:1-2 The temple of God

  14. The church as His bride • Two analogies Married to Him - Ephesians 5:22-23 • Betrothed to Him – 2 Corinthians 11:2 The bride of Christ

  15. As the bride of Christ: • We belong to Him – He is our head - Ephesians 1:22-23 • We keep ourselves pure - 2 Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:25-27 • To bear fruit – Romans 7:4 • The final “marriage” – Revelation 21:9, 22:17, 19:9 The bride of Christ

  16. Am I doing my part to fulfill these qualities in His church?

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