THE CHURCH 3. WHO OR WHAT IS THE CHURCH? (Romans 12:1-8)

27 Jan THE CHURCH 3. WHO OR WHAT IS THE CHURCH? (Romans 12:1-8)

1. IMAGES, PICTURES, METAPHORS USED TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH!

• A Bride Eph 5:32

• A Building 1 Cor 3:9

• A New Temple 1 Peter 2:5

• A Pillar upholding truth 1 Tim 3:15

• A Family Rom 12: 1-2

• A Body Rom 12: 3-8

2. PAUL APPEALS:

To the church as family

• Do NOT be conformed (v2)

• Be transformed (v2)

To the church as a body

• Do NOT think too much of yourself (v3-4)

• Do use your gifts for the church (v5-8)