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Why We Come To Church - Pt. 2

July 10, 2016 Speaker: Ken Ramey

Topic: Church

Sunday Service

Selected Scriptures

God used a number of vivid pictures, metaphors, or symbols to explain this mysterious thing called the church. Throughout the New Testament, there are at least SEVEN PICTURES of the church that should compel us to never become complacent about the church but to always stay connected and committed to it.

1. A FAMILY - We are an adopted child.
[John 1:12; Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 4:4-7; 6:10; Ephesians 2:18-19; 3:14-15; 5:1; 1 Timothy 3:15; 5:1-2]

2. A BODY - We are a needed member.
[Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-16; 5:22-24, 30; Colossians 1:18]

3. A MARRIAGE - We are a beloved bride.
[2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-32; Revelation 19:7-9; 21:9]

4. A TEMPLE - We are a fitted stone.
[1 Corinthians 3:9-11; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-5]

5. A VINE - We are a connected branch.
[John 15:1-5]

6. A FLOCK - We are a returned sheep.
[John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:1-4]

7. A KINGDOM - We are an exalted priest.
[Ephesians 2:19; Hebrews 10:19-22; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6; 5:9-10; 20:6]

Praise and thank God that you are part of a great congregation of forgiven sinners He is gathering around Himself through the finished work of His Son Jesus Christ. As a member of God’s family, ask Him to help you love and serve other members of your spiritual family in such a way that church would truly be the dearest place on earth for you and them.