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according to the grace given to us, let each exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. C. 1 Pet. 2.9-10 (NASB) – But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession , that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people , but now you are the people of God ; you had not received mercy , but now you have received mercy . IV. The word “church” is the translation of the Greek word, ekklesia which means “a called-out company,” “a gathering,” or “an assembly.” Many titles are given to the church in the New Testament, which gives a picture of its significance.

A. A Flock of God, John 10.16

B. God’s Garden Plot, 1 Cor. 3.9

C. God’s Building, 1 Cor. 3.9

D. The Temple of God, 1 Cor. 3.16

E. The Body of Christ, Eph. 1.22-23

F. The Family of God, 1 John 3.1-3

G. A New Man, Eph. 2.15

H. The Habitation of God, Eph. 2.22

I. The Bride of Christ, Eph. 5.25-27

J. The House of God, 1 Tim. 3.15

Context Values/Vision

K. The Pillar and Ground of the Truth, 1 Tim. 3.15

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