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New Testament
and the
Church
Chapter 22
Chapter Summary
The Mission of the Church
This chapter will cover how the Church is a community.
We will study three important images of the Church:
People of God, Body of Christ, and Temple of the Holy
Spirit.
We will also explore the meaning of the four Marks of the
Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
Like Christ, the Church is both human and divine.
Introduction
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Introduction
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Activity
Your group will be assigned a Bible
passage. Summarize the story your
group reads, and respond to the
following questions.
What unique challenges did each
person face in responding to Gods
call?
What did God see in them?
What does this say about what God
sees in us when he calls us?
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Images of Church
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Images of Church
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Paul calls the Church the Body of Christ, emphasizing the parts
of the body and their roles.
Paul reminds Christians that
they are Gods temple, and that
Gods Spirit lives in them.
Discussion Questions
How do the images of the Church help you understand the Church
more fully? Which image inspires you the most?
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