Theology 101: God Is... So, We Are... (9.3)

Read Ephesians 2:19-22

“I will be a piece of rubble in God’s building project anytime…But the thing is I am not rubble, but a masterfully hewn stone fitted just right for the Masters use.” ~Asil Treblig

God is… gracious, peaceful, full of goodness, generous, sovereign, loving, inclusive, relational, forgiving, all-knowing, all-powerful, a promise keeper, glorious, merciful, just, peaceful and…

1. The Master Builder.

So, in Christ we are… saints, full of faith, immeasurably blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, wise, understanding, hopeful, heirs with Christ, sealed with the Holy Spirit, a reflector of God’s glory, saved, unified and…

2. Built up and members of God’s Kingdom.

3. Built up and members of God’s growing family.

4. Built up and growing as God’s temple.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you were part of something that was really important to you?

2. Read John 18:36; and Matthew 3:2; 5:3; 6:33; 11:11 What are some characteristics of the Kingdom of God?

3. How would you describe the Church and how do you become a member?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16. What do these verses say about us and the temple?

5. Are you living out of this world, according to Kingdom norms, or are you still stuck in this world? What changes need to be made to fully live for God and His Kingdom?

Theology 101: God Is... So, We Are... (8.27)

Read Ephesians 2:11-18

“As Christians, we have to actively strive for unity because the Devil is working so hard against it.” ~Asil Treblig

God is… gracious, peaceful, full of goodness, generous, sovereign, loving, inclusive, relational, forgiving, all-knowing, all-powerful, a promise keeper, glorious, merciful, just and…

1. Peaceful. (vs.14)

So, in Christ we are… saints, full of faith, immeasurably blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, wise, understanding, hopeful, heirs with Christ, sealed with the Holy Spirit, a reflector of God’s glory, saved and…

2. Unified with a common past.

• Without fellowship and peace.

• Without hope and God.

3. Unified with a common experience.

• The atonement.

• Our reconciliation.

4. Unified with a common purpose.

• God’s glory.

• God’s fellowship.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you really felt like you were unified with a group of people. What did it feel like and why?

2. When we talk about unity in the church, what exactly are we unified in?

3. Read Ephesians 4:1-6. According to these verses what unites us and why?

4. Read Phil.2:1-11. According to these verses what is the key to unity and who is our ultimate example?

5. Are you in unity with God? What about your fellow believers?