Christians and Service

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Christians and Service

• Matthew 2025-28
• Ephesians 411-13

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A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve

• Foundational issues for the Christian life.
• Serving is intrinsic to what it means to be a
  follower of Christ.
• Ephesians 210

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A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve

• Paul has spoken of salvation in terms of
• A resurrection from the dead
• Liberation from slavery
• A rescue from condemnation
• Here, he speaks of it as a NEW CREATION!

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A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve

• Poiema His work of art or masterpiece
• Ktisthentes Created
• Salvation comes from God We are fashioned for a
  purposeto do good works.

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John Nicholson
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Samuel Hill
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Will Knights
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We Shall Be Called Gideons

• Traveling Christians.
• Wanting to be better witnesses in hotels where
  they often stayed in their travels.
• Eventually decided to put a Bible in every hotel
  room.

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Every Christian Is Called To Serve

• God will use our service for His glory.
• 1 Timothy 112
• Ephesians 416
• God will use our service to mature us (Eph.
  412-13).

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B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip

• Christ gave offices to His church to equip His
  people.
• People have various lenses through which they
  view the church.
• Many of these lenses are unbiblical or sub
  biblical.

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B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip

1. Clubfocused on rights, rules, and the money
   given are like dues.
2. Familypastor serves as family chaplain, focus on
   fellowship there are family patriarchs and
   matriarchs who serve as gatekeepers.

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B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip

• Self-help center Church exists to help me cope
  with life and to be successful.
• The primary metaphor is the BODY OF CHRIST ON
  MISSION.
• The primary role of the pastor is equipping.

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C. Everyone Together Can Impact The World

• Ephesians 416
• Together we will be a growing body impacting the
  world.