What is Church All About Ephesians 4:1216

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What is Church All About?Ephesians 412-16

• Building without a blueprint
• Some believe "church" is all about the visitor
• Some believe "church" is all about the
  entertainment/fellowship
• Some believe "church" is about charitable
  organizations and programs

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Hospital for SinnersEphesians 412-16

• The church's work in the bond of peace
• "Equipping/Perfecting of the saints"
• - Perfecting implies equipping
  completely, development thoroughly to maturity
• - Those who are sanctified have dedicated
  themselves to holy and godly living

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Hospital for SinnersEphesians 412-16

• The church's work in the bond of peace
• "Work of Ministry"
• - Teach the lost
• - Encourage the weak
• - Care for the needy
• - Serve others continually

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Hospital for SinnersEphesians 412-16

• The church's work in the bond of peace
• "Edifying the body"
• - Building takes a lot of patience and
  precise calculations
• - We will be measured by the Lord's plumb
  line
• - The emphasis is upon building up not
  tearing down

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The Lords ChurchEphesians 412-16

• The Goals
• Unity of faith
• Knowledge of the Son of God
• Perfect men full of Christ