GOD’S BUILDING

Intro. - Church buildings - pictures of different church buildings

The Foundeation v20

The Word - the teachings of the Christ, the apostles, and the prophets

The importance fo the Word - 2 Timothy 4:2-4

The Cornerstone v20

“Christ is the absolute standard that determines the arrangement of all the other stones in the building.” Moody bible Commentary

Unity and growth depend on Jesus Christ.

Individual Stones v22

All people are part of the building

The problem with different churches

The BuildingIs Growing v22

a present reality - ongoing

We are living stones 1 Peter 2:4-5

The Dwelling Place Of God v22

God dwells in the Church corporately

God dwells in the Church individually 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Concl. - Ephesus vs Jerusalem - a new building 2 Corinthians 6:16