Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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F O U N D A T I O N S F O R C H R I S T I A N M I S S I O N

1. The image of the City of God as a bride is clear, Rev. 21.2.

2. Only those properly dressed will be invited to attend, Rev. 19.7-8.

3. We will share with Christ by being one with him in all things, Eph. 5.30-32.

4. Our joy will be complete, for the consummation will be our forever union with him ( our total identification with our bridegroom, Messiah Jesus ).

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a. We are made one in Christ, 1 Cor. 6.15-17.

b. We were baptized into him, 1 Cor. 12.13.

c. We died with him, Rom. 6.3-4.

d. We were buried with him, Rom. 6.3-4.

e. We were raised with him, Eph. 2.4-7.

f. We are ascended with him, Eph. 2.6.

g. We sit with him in heavenly places, Eph. 2.6.

h. We suffer with him, Rom. 8.17-18.