God’s Temple | Built to Last
Verse: 1 Corinthians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 4:18-21
Introduction
- Review of our series
- Do you know who you are?
- The problem: the church can forget what it is.
- What is the church?
- The church is God’s _____________.
- It is the place where God’s _____________ is.
- The church is God’s _____________.
- God’s presence in the Old Testament _____________ Israel from all other peoples.
- The church is distinguished by the presence of the Lord, the work of the _____________among us.
- This was prophesied by _____________.
- Paul saw his whole _____________ in light of the Holy Spirit’s work in the church.
- This was prophesied by _____________.
- The Kingdom of God’s power was expressed through the ministry of Jesus.
- The Kingdom of God continued to be expressed through the early _____________.
A Look at the Text
- 1 Corinthians 2:4
- The Apostle Paul defends himself against opposition in the church.
- They saw _____________ and rhetoric as important in order to be accepted as a _____________.
- Paul defines his ministry as based on the “demonstration of the Spirit’s _____________.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
- The church was full of pride and _____________.
- His whole point is that the church is God’s temple, and God’s presence, the _____________, dwells in the gathered church.
- He _____________ them that since the church is God’s temple, they will be judged by God for causing division.
- The church was full of pride and _____________.
- 1 Corinthians 4:20
- Here Paul’s _____________ are arrogant and are talking against the Apostle Paul.
- When he _____________ he will find out what power they have.
- The Kingdom of God is not a matter of _____________ but of _____________.
- Here Paul’s _____________ are arrogant and are talking against the Apostle Paul.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4
What God Is Saying
- There should not be a separation between the preaching of God’s word and signs and wonders.
- _____________ creates the atmosphere for miracles.
- Be _____________ so that God’s power has freedom to flow through us.
- Know and be filled with the _____________.
- _____________ creates the atmosphere for miracles.
- The church as God’s dwelling place in the earth, His temple.
- Therefore, we personally must be filled with the Spirit so that the Holy Spirit can operate in His church.
- Cultivate a reverence for the church.
- Contend for signs and wonders.
- Be open to let God use you.
- Keep in mind the purpose for miracles is that Jesus be _____________.
- There should not be a separation between the preaching of God’s word and signs and wonders.
Conclusion