The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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5. What is the relationship between the body of Christ and the forgiveness of sin? Can one experience God’s forgiveness and not be a part of the body of Christ? Why or why not? 6. Give several examples from the Scriptures which support the idea “the Holy Spirit of God is the Lord of the Church, empowering, directing, and guiding her in the world.” 7. In what ways is the Kingdom of God seen and expressed in the Church’s life? Why is it important to affirm the truth that the Church is where the Kingdom’s power (God’s sovereign rule) is experienced? 8. In what way is it right to speak of the Kingdom as both gift and task for the Church?

God’s Reign Invading

Segment 2

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Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

The Church of Jesus Christ is an agent , a willing and available servant of God to advance his kingdom purposes in the world. Our objective for this second segment of God’s Reign Invading is to enable you to see that: • The Church of Jesus Christ is an agent, a willing and available servant to God to advance his kingdom purposes in the world. • The Church is the agent of the Kingdom of God through its worship of God as King and Lord. • The Church is the agent of the Kingdom of God through its apostolic witness. • The Church is the agent of the Kingdom of God through its zeal for good works. • The Church is the agent of the Kingdom of God by being God’s vessel for prophetic signs and wonders.

Summary of Segment 2