Theology of the Church, Mentor's Guide, MG03

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T H E O L O G Y O F T H E C H U R C H

God is going to do someday. I truly don’t understand why we need to always be talking about ‘the big picture’ stuff. I need to concentrate on what I need to do today!” What would be your response to a believer who was burdened in this way?”

Identity

Take out a piece of paper and draw a set of symbols or small pictures on it that would help someone who did not know you understand who you are and what is important to you. Then follow the instructions that your Mentor gives you about sharing these pictures.

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Saved and Lost

The Scriptures can, and often do, talk about people who are “saved” and who are “lost.” For a person who has never heard the Gospel, this can be hard language to understand. The natural questions that come to mind are “Saved from what?” and “What do you mean when you say I am ‘lost’?” How would you answer someone who asked you these questions?

The Church Foreshadowed in God’s Plan

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

The Church is foreshadowed in God’s exalted purpose for himself; he has determined to bring glory to himself by redeeming a new humanity through the covenant he would make with Abraham. It is also foreshadowed in the unfolding of his gracious plan of salvation, which includes the wonderful intent to include Gentiles in his kingdom purpose. Finally, the Church is foreshadowed in God’s revealed picture of Scripture to create for himself a unique and peculiar people, the laos of God.

Summary of Segment 1