brussels october 31 st 2010. the nature of the church 1 peter 2:9 but you are a chosen people...
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Brussels October 31st 2010
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The Nature of the Church
1 Peter 2:9
‘But you are a chosen people (laos), a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.’
...Organically joined to Christ by baptism
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Two truths for God’s People
1. They are ‘sent ones’: (apostellein), with authority, to carry out Christ’s mission.
Jesus was sent by the Father. His mission is shown in Luke 4:16-21. He commissioned the Twelve in Matthew 10:1, 8) and the seventy (Luke 9:1-6 and 10:1-12), then all his disciples to go in his own power and authority:
‘As the Father has sent me, so I send you’ (John 20:20-21).
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2. The meaning of service in the church
Acts 6: 1 – 7
v. 2: ‘to wait on tables’ (diakoneo).
v. 4: ‘ministry of the word’ (diakonia)
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Ministry in the NT Church
The Example of Christ: a slave (doulos), who came to serve, and to give his life for us:
Mark 10:45John 13:34
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Service common to all in the church
Ministry (diakonia) of reconciliation
(2 Cor. 5:19 – 20).
Doing good to all people (Matt. 5:14-16; Gal. 6:10).
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Particular ServiceRomans 12:4 – 8:ProphecyServingTeachingEncouragingGivingLeadershipShowing mercy
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Particular Service
1 Cor. 12:8 – 11Message of wisdomMessage of knowledgeFaithGifts of HealingMiraculous powersProphecyDistinguishing between spiritsTonguesInterpretation of tongues
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Finding your gift(s)
Eagerly desire them (1 Cor. 14:1)
Serve with enthusiasm
Discern what you enjoy
Talk with friends and leaders
Sharpen your gifts