THE BODY OF CHRIST (GETTING BACK TO THE CROSS)

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THE BODY OF CHRIST (GETTING BACK TO THE CROSS) Ian Hooley July 2017

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We are part of a new body: The bride of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27, Revelations 19:7) Joined to Christ to bear fruit. Without Him we can do nothing (John 15:5)

…. a new body: not a building

…. a new body: not a building not a club

…. a new body: not a building not a club not a political group

Every member is important: laity & clergy young & old male & female individuals & groups members of families & professions all who acknowledge Christ as Lord

“… God shows no partiality.” (Acts 10:34,35)

The Church … is a living body … and we are part of it

The Church … is a living body … and you are part of it has a covenant with God … which involves us

The Church … is a living body … and we are part of it has a covenant with God … which involves us is gifted … so we are endowed & equipped for service

The Church … is a living body … and we are part of it has a covenant with God … which involves us is gifted … so we are endowed & equipped for service is being renewed … for we are anointed & empowered by God’s love

The Church … is a living body … and we are part of it has a covenant with God … which involves us is gifted … so we are endowed & equipped for service is being renewed … for we are anointed & empowered by God’s love has a mission … which we are anointed & commanded to fullfil

Our mission is to: Reflect God’s grace e.g. John 13:34 Live in God’s grace e.g. Romans 15:7 Imitate God’s grace e.g. Mark 16:15

Justification (past) (www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19CvaUN1HI)

Glorification (Future) Justification (past) Glorification (Future) (www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19CvaUN1HI)

Sanctification (present) Glorification (Future) Justification (past) Sanctification (present) Glorification (Future) (www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19CvaUN1HI)

Personal action: Pray for Revelation Exercise your gifts Meditate on the Word Exercise your gifts Seek fellowship

Ephesians 4:4-7: “… walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

The challenge: There is something of Christ within each of us, so … “How can we be as Christ to those we have contact with?” ...