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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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