Bible Book | Dave Back | New Testament | PM Service | Romans | Sermons
THE CHURCH 3. WHO OR WHAT IS THE CHURCH? (Romans 12:1-8)
1. IMAGES, PICTURES, METAPHORS USED TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH!
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A Bride Eph 5:32
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A Building 1 Cor 3:9
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A New Temple 1 Peter 2:5
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A Pillar upholding truth 1 Tim 3:15
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A Family Rom 12: 1-2
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A Body Rom 12: 3-8
2. PAUL APPEALS:
To the church as family
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Do NOT be conformed (v2)
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Be transformed (v2)
To the church as a body
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Do NOT think too much of yourself (v3-4)
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Do use your gifts for the church (v5-8)