The Manifold Wisdom of God The God of the universe is all wise He created it, Gen. 1:1 He sees all, Heb. 4:13 His foolishness is wise, 1 Cor. 1:25

The Manifold Wisdom of God The Church manifests God’s wisdom, Eph. 3:8-12 Not the idea of preaching Observation the church God’s eternal plan Execution of God’s will See how to be saved

The Manifold Wisdom of God Church House Kingdom Body

The Manifold Wisdom of God Church Greek word: ekklesia = church Ek: out, out from Klesia: to call The “called out” Assembly, gathering, Acts 19:40 Special application by the Holy Spirit

The Manifold Wisdom of God Church Called out of the world, 2 Cor. 6:14-18 Transformed, Rom. 12:1, 2 Talk, Eph. 4:29 Dress, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10 Recreation, 1 Pt. 4:3, 4 Distinct, Phil. 2:14-16

The Manifold Wisdom of God House House of God = Church of God, 1 Tim. 3:15 Family related by blood Father, Heb. 12:9 Elder Brother, Heb. 2:11, 12 Siblings , Eph. 6:21; Rom. 16:1

The Manifold Wisdom of God House Family responsibilities to each other Love, 1 Cor. 13:1-8 Spiritual help, Gal. 6:1, 2 Physical help, 1 Jn. 3:16-18

The Manifold Wisdom of God Kingdom Monarchy under the King of kings, 1 Tim. 6:15 Christ is absolute ruler, Mt. 28:18 Benevolent King, Rom. 8:31, 32 Omnipotent King, Rev. 19:11-16

The Manifold Wisdom of God Kingdom Responsibilities of Citizenship Submit to law of King, Mt. 28:19, 20 Representatives, Titus 2:4-8 Privileged, Phil. 3:17-21 Forgiveness Access by prayer Peace, Phil. 4:6, 7

The Manifold Wisdom of God Body Church = body, Eph. 1:22, 23 Jesus is the head Authority Guide Absolutely essential

The Manifold Wisdom of God Body Church = body, Eph. 1:22, 23 We are the body, 1 Cor. 12:12-25 Foot or toe Liver or stomach Eyes, ears, nose

The Manifold Wisdom of God Body We must contribute to its health, Eph. 4:11-16 Build up Talking to, encouraging, praying Attending services Bear burdens

The Manifold Wisdom of God Body We must contribute to its health, Eph. 4:11-16 Not tear down Thinking only of self Not contributing to work Complaining, gossiping, Gal. 5:15

The Manifold Wisdom of God Body We must contribute to its health, Eph. 4:11-16 Cancer is removed, 2 Tim. 2:16-18

The Manifold Wisdom of God Church House Kingdom Body

The Manifold Wisdom of God The God of the universe is all wise He created it, Gen. 1:1 He sees all, Heb. 4:13 His foolishness is wise, 1 Cor. 1:25

The Manifold Wisdom of God The Church manifests God’s wisdom, Eph. 3:8-12 Not the idea of preaching Observation the church God’s eternal plan Execution of God’s will See how to be saved