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

Conclusion

» The Church is foreshadowed in God’s exalted purpose: his determination to bring glory to himself through a new humanity through his covenant with Abraham. » The Church was foreshadowed in the unveiling of the grand mystery of his inclusion of the Gentiles in Christ Jesus. » The Church was foreshadowed in God’s picture of his people, the laos of God. Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. To start with, we must be crystal clear about God’s intentions to bring glory and honor to himself, and how that relates to his high purpose to redeem a people out of the earth for himself. God gives clear clues about his eternal purpose through his covenant with Abraham, the revelation of the mystery regarding Gentile participation in the Gospel, and the creation of his own people, a picture of the new humanity to come. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. In what way did God covenant with Abraham in order that, through him, all the families of the earth would be blessed? 2. What is the testimony of Scripture regarding God’s high purpose for himself in regards to his creation, his revelation of himself, and his redeeming of others to him? Why did God make the universe? 3. What is the nature of the mystery spoken of in Romans 16, Ephesians 3, and Colossians 1 regarding God’s purpose of redemption? 4. What does God reveal concerning his purpose with the Gentiles as it relates to his purpose to draw out of the earth a people for himself? How is this purpose seen in the covenant God made with Abraham? 5. In what way is Israel the instrument and vehicle of God to Messiah into the world? How does Israel reveal in its relationship with God a clear picture of the people of God, the Church?

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