“and [we] continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine…” The Church: God’s Temple Ephesians 2:19-22

Temple: God’s dwelling Tabernacle, tent - Exo 25:8; 40:34 Temple - 1 Kgs 8:10-11 The Son of God - John 1:14 The church - Ephesians 2:19-22

God in His Temple Encourages Purity Promotes Unity 1 Cor 6:15-18; 2 Cor 6:14-7:1 Promotes Unity Eph 2:21-22; 1 Pet 2:5; 1 Cor 3:16-17 Highlights His Authority Eph 2:20; 1 Cor 3:9-11 motivates service Exo 36:5; 1 Pet 2:5 gives hope Rev 3:12; 7:15; 21:22

Apostles’ Doctrine Belief in Jesus Christ Change of Heart John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10 Change of Heart Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confession of Faith Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Baptism in water – sins forgiven Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Obedience Heb 5:8-9; 1Pet 1:14; Rev 2:10