April 3, 2005

The Body of Christ

Stop Dating the Church!
Steve Lane

A.
Introduction

B.
A love story

Passion and commitment

The Church is central to the New Testament

C. Jesus and the Church

Acts 20: 28 The value God places on the Church
2 Corinthians 11: 2 - 3 Jealous, because their affection was elsewhere
Ephesians 5: 25 - 32 His bride
Ephesians 4: 15 - 26 The Body
Ephesians 2: 21 - 22 Holy Temple
1 John 3: 1 God adopts us into His family
D.
Is you joy complete?

1 John 1: 3 - 4
Our fellowship with God is much more than just the vertical

Romans 12: 5
Do you love Him?

Are you married to the church, or dating the church?