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Explore the manifold wisdom of God through the manifestation within the Church, House, Kingdom, and Body, as revealed in biblical scriptures. Discover the responsibilities, roles, and transformative power within these entities.
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The Manifold Wisdom of God • The God of the universe is all wise • He created it, Gen. 1:1 • He sees all, Heb. 4:13 • His foolishness is wise, 1 Cor. 1:25
The Manifold Wisdom of God • The Church manifests God’s wisdom, • Eph. 3:8-12 • Not the idea of preaching • Observation the church • God’s eternal plan • Execution of God’s will • See how to be saved
The Manifold Wisdom of God Church House Kingdom Body
The Manifold Wisdom of God Church • Greek word: ekklesia = church • Ek: out, out from • Klesia: to call • The “called out” • Assembly, gathering, Acts 19:40 • Special application by the Holy Spirit
The Manifold Wisdom of God Church • Called out of the world, 2 Cor. 6:14-18 • Transformed, Rom. 12:1, 2 • Talk, Eph. 4:29 • Dress, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10 • Recreation, 1 Pt. 4:3, 4 • Distinct, Phil. 2:14-16
The Manifold Wisdom of God House • House of God = Church of God, • 1 Tim. 3:15 • Family related by blood • Father, Heb. 12:9 • Elder Brother, Heb. 2:11, 12 • Siblings , Eph. 6:21; Rom. 16:1
The Manifold Wisdom of God House • Family responsibilities to each other • Love, 1 Cor. 13:1-8 • Spiritual help, Gal. 6:1, 2 • Physical help, 1 Jn. 3:16-18
The Manifold Wisdom of God Kingdom • Monarchy under the King of kings, • 1 Tim. 6:15 • Christ is absolute ruler, Mt. 28:18 • Benevolent King, Rom. 8:31, 32 • Omnipotent King, Rev. 19:11-16
The Manifold Wisdom of God Kingdom • Responsibilities of Citizenship • Submit to law of King, Mt. 28:19, 20 • Representatives, Titus 2:4-8 • Privileged, Phil. 3:17-21 • Forgiveness • Access by prayer • Peace, Phil. 4:6, 7
The Manifold Wisdom of God Body • Church = body, Eph. 1:22, 23 • Jesus is the head • Authority • Guide • Absolutely essential
The Manifold Wisdom of God Body • Church = body, Eph. 1:22, 23 • We are the body, 1 Cor. 12:12-25 • Foot or toe • Liver or stomach • Eyes, ears, nose
The Manifold Wisdom of God Body • We must contribute to its health, • Eph. 4:11-16 • Build up • Talking to, encouraging, praying • Attending services • Bear burdens
The Manifold Wisdom of God Body • We must contribute to its health, • Eph. 4:11-16 • Not tear down • Thinking only of self • Not contributing to work • Complaining, gossiping, Gal. 5:15
The Manifold Wisdom of God Body • We must contribute to its health, • Eph. 4:11-16 • Cancer is removed, 2 Tim. 2:16-18
The Manifold Wisdom of God Church House Kingdom Body
The Manifold Wisdom of God • The God of the universe is all wise • He created it, Gen. 1:1 • He sees all, Heb. 4:13 • His foolishness is wise, 1 Cor. 1:25
The Manifold Wisdom of God • The Church manifests God’s wisdom, • Eph. 3:8-12 • Not the idea of preaching • Observation the church • God’s eternal plan • Execution of God’s will • See how to be saved