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Far from being ancient, irrelevant, lifeless words, the Nicene Creed crystallized the essential teachings of Scripture and remains the vital foundation for a living faith in the modern world.
Christians believe in God’s one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth.
Ephesians 2:19-22
Question 70: What is the Church?
The Church is the Bride of Christ, Whom He loves and for Whom He gives Himself that she might be glorious, full of the beauty of holiness.
Ephesians 5:22-33
The Church is the community of blessing, where those who are in Christ and walking in unity receive every spiritual blessing promised by God.
Ephesians 1:3-14
To express the love of the Trinity, the Church must be a beautiful community where the forgiveness offered in the Gospel is celebrated, received, and given.
Ephesians 4:29–5:2
All humans are descended from Adam and are the image of God, but there The Church has been given a unity that flows from the life of the Trinity, but we must work to maintain this unity in practice.
Ephesians 4
All humans are descended from Adam and are the image of God, but there God has reconciled us to Himself and one another through the work of Jesus on the cross, creating the Church as the beautiful community of reconciliation in which He lives by His Spirit.
Ephesians 2:11-12
Every Christian is called to draw upon the strength of Christ to take a stand against Satan and his kingdom, praying for the spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Every Christian is called to draw upon the power and blessing of being seated with Christ to enable them to develop a lifestyle that follows the biblical pattern for disciples.
Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:17-24
Every Christian is seated with Christ in heaven at God’s right hand and this reality is the basis and power for the whole Christian life.
Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:4-7 (ESV)
Question 4: What must I know to be part of God’s people?
Answer: To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me and grow in my Christian life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Sin alienated us from God and one another, but Christ’s blood has purchased our unity with God and one another.
Ephesians 2:11-22
The Believer’s testimony is that God mercifully stepped into our dead existence and brought us to life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Christian moral formation is the lifelong process of putting off sins, putting on Christlike virtues and being renewed so our thoughts and desires are like Christ.
Ephesians 4:20-24
Christians are called to be kind, forgiving one another in the same way God has forgiven us.
Ephesians 4:32
Sin has corrupted humans so thoroughly that we can only be saved because of grace – God’s undeserved merciful kindness and favor – alone.
Ephesians 2:8-10
Our enemies in spiritual warfare are Satan, the fallen world, and our sinful nature, and we must resist their attacks and overcome them.
Ephesians 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:12
Our strategy in spiritual warfare is to draw near to God, be alert for the attacks of Satan, and stand against, resist, and attack his works.
Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:6-9; James 4:7-10
Through Christ and the Gospel God has equipped us with everything we need for spiritual warfare as we draw our strength from Him.
Ephesians 6:10–20
Spiritual warfare is Satan’s ongoing war against God, His purposes, and His people, and every Christian and church is part of this warfare.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Christ has given leaders to equip believers to use the gifts given to them by God so that the church may become healthy as each believer participates in ministry.
Ephesians 4:7-16
In the New Covenant, God calls all Christians to be actively participating in works of ministry, serving others in the church and the world.
Ephesians 4:8-12
As with other entrenched injustices in this fallen world, the New Testament does not directly abolish slavery, but calls Christians to live in a way that honors and submits to God, focuses on Christ, promotes the Gospel, and looks to our eternal reward.
Philemon 1:15-21; Ephesians 6:5-9
The ultimate display of God’s power is the resurrection of Christ, who has conquered death and rules over all to fulfill God’s purposes for us.
Ephesians 1:19-23
Marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church, and therefore must be centered on Him, and built on love and respect.
Ephesians 5:31-33