We Are: Soldiers
We Are - Ephesians & the Church
Who are we as individual followers of Christ? And as the gathered Church? As individuals, we are new creations, adopted sons and daughters. As the Church we form a ‘new society’ in the world. How does this shape our identity? What code of conduct do we live by? How do we mature in our new lives, especially in the face of spiritual warfare?
Big questions, defining questions. And while buildings will always vary, the Church is not confined to four walls. The Church of Jesus Christ is people, His people, coming from every race and nation who love Him and are committed to serving Him.
This letter to the Ephesians wasn’t written to challenge heresy or to confront any specific problem. Instead, it’s one of encouragement, ‘…in it Paul describes the nature and appearance of the Church and he challenges believers to function as the living body of Christ on earth.’ What does this mean for our identity?
This will be a valuable series for both those who are exploring Jesus for the first time and wondering what true Christianity is all about; and for believers who are striving to be legitimate disciples of Christ.
