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Summary
The central message is that the Church is not a physical building but the Body of Christ, built by Jesus. To build this body, members must present themselves as living sacrifices, be transformed by the renewing of the mind to think like Christ, and function in love. Every member, regardless of visible gifts, is essential for the body to work in unity and love.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the true church Jesus is building?Jesus declared in Matthew 16 that He would build His church upon the rock, which is not a large building or big offering, but His body.Matthew 16:18
Presenting our bodies as a living sacrificeGod gathers saved and baptized believers to build them into the body of Christ, which requires them to present their bodies daily as a living sacrifice.
Characteristics of the body of ChristThose who make up the body of Christ are separate from the world, hate its fashions and spirit, and experience transformation through the renewing of their minds.
Baptized into one bodyBy one spirit, believers are baptized into one body where every member is connected to Christ the head and to each other.
Every member is important and interdependentGod has placed each member in the body with a specific role, meaning there is no competition or jealousy, but interdependence and mutual honor.
Equipping the saints for maturityGod gives gifts in the church for the equipping of the saints and the edifying of the body so that believers attain the maturity and fullness of Christ.
Godly husbands and wives in the churchGod builds the church using wholehearted husbands who love their wives like Christ and submissive wives who put their pride to death, creating a glorious church.
The power of unity in the bodyJesus emphasized that whatever is bound or loosed on earth in unity matches heaven, showing the immense power of agreement and prayer in the body.Matthew 16:19Matthew 18:18
Our unique part in the bodyGod has a unique purpose for every believer, and He uses those who are subject to authority and simply make themselves available to do what they can.
The Lord rejoices in the rebuilding of His templeUsing the imagery of Zerubbabel and Joshua from Zechariah, the speaker shows how the Lord rejoices when leaders and believers take up the plumb line to build His house.Zechariah 4:10–14
Being an example in speech, conduct, and purityPaul instructs Timothy to let no one look down on his youth, but to show himself an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.1 Timothy 4:12
Key lessons learned from the church familyReflecting on 42 years, the speaker shares how the church introduced him to the Heavenly Father, preserved him from sin, provided godly role models, and taught him sacrifice and love.Matthew 6:9
