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Ephesians 1:15-22 The church is described as Christ’s body. What does that tell us about its nature? What does that tell us about its functioning?
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The Body of Christ I. We Represent Christ to the World. A. The apostles were “ambassadors of Christ” (Matt. 10:40; Luke 10:16; 2 Cor. 5:18-20). B. There was a special sense in which the apostles were “ambassadors” but all Christians are to spread the “word of reconciliation” (1 John 4:16-17).
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The Body of Christ II. We Function as a Unit. A. Christ is the head and all the parts are joined together (Eph. 4:11-16). B. All the parts are dependent upon each other (1 Cor. 12:14-27). C. All the parts have their own special function (Rom. 12:4-8).
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The Body of Christ III. We Imitate Christ. A. Christians imitate Christ (1 Cor. 11:1). B. We strive to think like Christ (Phil 2:5- 7). C. We strive to live like Christ (1 John 2:5-6).
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The Body of Christ IV. Christ Dwells in Us. A. Christ dwells in our hearts through faith (Eph. 3:14-17). B. We become a “dwelling place for God in the Spirit” (Eph. 2:18-22).
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The Body of Christ V. We Are Crucified With Christ. A. Christ lives in us (Gal. 2:20). B. We are buried with Him in baptism (Rom. 6:1-8).
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