Sermons by Todd Clippard (Page 68)
The Glorious Church of Christ
Why is the church of Christ a glorious institution? Because of her ORIGIN – Ephesians 3:8-11 Because of her FOUNDATION: Matthew 16:15-18 1 Corinthians 3:11 Because of her SIMPLICITY and UNIVERSALITY Acts 8:4 1 Corinthians 4:17 2 Timothy 2:2 Acts 10:34-35 Name one religious body that can be learned, taught, established, organized, maintained, and identified using only the NT. Because of her WORK: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16 Ephesians 3:9-11 1 Peter 1:10-12 Because of her RELATIONSHIPS: With GOD: Romans 8:14-16…
What’s in it for Me?
SALVATION from Sin: Romans 3:10-30 (cf. Romans 6:23) Bringing great JOY Acts 2:36-42, 46-47 Acts 8:5-8 – there was great joy in that city Acts 8:35-40 – he went on his way rejoicing Phil 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice.” Bringing PEACE to my heart and mind: Philippians 4:6-7 SPIRITUAL Blessings: Ephesians 1:2-7 ACCESS to the Father- Ephesians 2:17-18 ADVOCACY of the Son- 1 John 2:1-2 “if any man sin, we have an advocate with…