2. 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

3. 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

4. The Manifold Wisdom of God
Church
House
Kingdom
Body

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. The Manifold Wisdom of God
Church
House
Kingdom
Body

17. 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

18. 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