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

Israel and the Church

What is the Relationship Between Israel and the Church?

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Israel and the Church! Has the church replaced Israel? Are there two covenant people? Or are they just one new body in Christ?

the Bride of Christ

Ephesians: The Bride of Christ (5:25-32)

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One image of the church in the New Testament is the Bride of Christ. It pictures the intimate relationship between Christ and his church.

Life in the Family

Ephesians: Life in the Family (5:21-6:9)

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Paul's instructions to first century families contains useful information for families today. It also contains advice for workplace relationships.

entertaining an accusation

Entertaining an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20

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As members, or leaders, in a local church, how should we respond to an accusation of sin on the part of our leadership?

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.

Ephesians: Growing a Mature Church (4:11-16)

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Christ provides his church with the necessary equippers to that we can be a mature church, fully equipped to do the work he has called us to.

walking worthy

Ephesians: Walking Worthy (4:1-6)

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What does walking worthy of our calling mean? In the context of Ephesians 4:1-6, it refers to our role in the body of Christ. Be the best member you can be.

the doctrine of the church

The Doctrine of the Church

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What is the church? What is it's purpose? Questions about government, baptism and Lord's Supper. These are topics addressed by the doctrine of the church.

devoted

They Devoted Themselves – Acts 2:42

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What can we learn from the earliest church? They devoted themselves to the Word, to prayer, and to fellowship. What would happen if we did that today?

gather together

The Church that Meets in Your Home – Philemon 1:2

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The church is wherever believers are. It is good to gather together in our homes and be united in heart, mind, and spirit.

Church Growth – Ephesians 4:16

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Church growth is dependent on Christ's equipping and leadership as well as each member faithfully doing their part.

wisdom of God

The Wisdom of God: Revealed in the Church – Ephesians 3:10-11

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Why did God create the universe? It appears that the production of his church was at the heart of his purpose. We are his masterpiece.