Key Idea: Because we are the church, confessing Christ, we must conduct ourselves in such a way to glorify God.

     Paul’s reason for writing. (V14-15)

     Who is the church? (V15)

God’s Household: John 1:12; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 2:19

Church of the living God: Exodus 25:8; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 Peter 2:5

     The mystery of godliness. (V16)

He was manifested in the flesh: John 1:14; Philippians 2:7; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 4:2

vindicated in the Spirit: Matthew 3:16; Romans 1:4; Romans 8:11

seen by angels: Matthew 28:5-7; Luke 22:41-43; Acts 1:9-11

preached among the nations: Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8

believed on in the world: John 1:10-13; John 3:16

taken up in glory: Acts 1:9; Luke 24:51

      Application:

Do I understand God’s standards for His church?

Do I see myself as part of God’s church?

Who am I trusting in to meet the standards for being part of God’s church?