Church
Hebrews: Made Perfect Through Suffering (2:10-13)
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Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect, as a savior, through his suffering on the cross. The perfect lamb sacrificed for us.
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.
A Part of the Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:27
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If you are truly a child of God, then you are a part of the body of Christ. Be the body part you were called and equipped to be.
The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God
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What is the Kingdom of God that is spoken of so much in the New Testament. It is the spiritual rule of God in the life of believers.
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?
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.
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.
Handling 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?
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.
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
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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.
