3. Life in God’s Family WeChurch X

4. Life in God’s Family WeChurch X

5. Life in God’s Family Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 Why iChurch won’t do –   Because God is a Father   Because God wants a family   Gen 12v1-3; 15v5; 17v5   Numbers 32v1-27 WeChurch X

6. Life in God’s Family Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16   Branches of the vine (John 15)   God’s Field (1Cor 3 v9)   God’s Building (1Cor 3 v10)   God’s household (Eph 2v19; 1Tim 3v15)   God’s temple (1Cor 3v16; Eph 2 v19-22; 1Pe 2v4-5)   God’s priesthood (1Pe 2v5)   God’s workmanship (Eph 2v10)   God’s army (Eph 6 v10-18)   Christ’s body (Eph 1v22; 1Cor 12v12-27)   Christ’s bride (Eph 5 v25-32; Rev 21v2) WeChurch

7. Life in God’s Family Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 What characterises a WeChurch? 1. 1. A church where Christ is central (3v16-17) 2. 2. A church where Christ’s love is experienced in community (3v18) 3. 3. A church where prayers are answered in immeasurably bigger ways (3v20-21) 4. 4. A church where relationships are a priority (4v1-3) 5. 5. A church where oneness matters (4v4-5) 6. 6. A church where everyone plays their part (4v7-11) 7. 7. A church where maturity and function are always on the increase (4v13-16) WeChurch

8. Life in God’s Family Ephesians 3v14 - 4v16 What sort of church have YOU been part of recently? WeChurch church