The Church-And Why It Matters

"THE CHURCH – AND WHY IT MATTERS"

TEXT:

EPHESIANS 2:19-22

OUTLINE:

I. IT IS THE VISIBLE KINGDOM OF GOD (V. 19a)

II. IT IS GOD'S HOUSEHOLD (V. 19b-20)

(a.) It is founded upon divine revelation.
(b.) It is secured through divine sacrifice.

III. IT IS GOD'S SANCTUARY (Vv. 21-22)

(a.) Characterized by growth.
(b.) Characterized by unity.
(c.) Characterized by the Spirit.