A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Body of Christ

The Temple of God

The Temple of God: Past, Present, and Future

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Under the Old Covenant the temple, and the tabernacle before it, served to symbolize God's presence among the people. It was the focus of their worship. But the need for a separate physical structure disappeared at Pentecost when God's Spirit took up his dwelling with a living temple made up of all believers.

put on the new self

Ephesians: Put on the New Self (4:17-32)

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How can I be an effective member of the body of Christ? Take off the old self and put on a new self. One made in the image of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts: Given to the Body – 1 Corinthians 12:7

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As believers, each of us has been gifted to serve the rest of the body. Our spiritual gifts are not for us, but for the body.

On This Rock I Will Build My Church – Matthew 16:15-18

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Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church. What is this church that Jesus will build on the rock. And what is the purpose of that church?