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Answering the call of god

Answering the call of god. “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” M atthew 16:18. Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com. Jesus built His church. One body – the church

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Answering the call of god

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  1. Answering the call of god “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  2. Jesus built His church • One body – the church • Ephesians 4:4 • Ephesians 1:22-23 • Colossians 1:18, 24 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  3. Jesus built His church • The church universal • Added through baptism • 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 • The church local • Composed of the baptized • Worship faithfully together • Lay by into a common treasury • 1 Corinthians 1:2 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  4. Ways in which god calls us • To walk in the steps of Jesus • 1 Peter 2:21 • By the gospel • 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 • 1 Peter 1:10-11 • 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 • To the hope of eternal life • 1 Timothy 6:12 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  5. Ways in which god calls us • Out of Darkness • 1 Peter 2:9 • Out of Satan’s domain • Colossians 1:13 • Matthew 15:13-14 • 1 John 4:1 • Romans 6:16-18 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  6. Ways in which god calls us • “called out” • Stresses separation from the world • “in the church” means set apart for God • 2 Corinthians 6:17 • James 4:4 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  7. Facts concerningthe call of god • Everyone is called the same way • By the gospel • 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 • God is no respecter of persons • Romans 2:11 • Acts 10:34 • To reject the gospel is to reject His call • 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 • Hebrews 1:1-3 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  8. conclusion • Purpose of our calling is seenin God’s goodness • Philippians 3:14 • Make our call and election sure • 2 Peter 1:10-11 • Those added to the church have answered the “call” of God Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

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