Session 7 - The Church
Video
First Pause
- What is the church?
Second Pause
Read Ephesians 2:11-22
- What metaphors does Paul use to describe the church?
Third Pause
Read Ephesians 2:20-22
- What characteristics of a building are applied to the church in this passage?
Fourth Pause
Read Ephesians 2:22
- What is the purpose of the Church?
Final Section
Read 1 Corinthians 12:11-30 and Ephesians 4:15-16
“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* Church, the communion of saints.”
– The Apostle’s Creed
“We believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic Church.”
– The Nicene Creed
*The word catholic refers to the universal church, not the Roman Catholic church.
- How does the existence of one universal church/body of Christ change the way you view your church. What about other churches/denominations?
- Therefore, how should we treat those from other biblical churches/denominations?
- How have you seen aspects of what we’ve discussed in your own church?
- Where could your church improve? Could you help it to do so?
- How should this reflect in your attitude to and behaviour at church?