We need a revived theology of what it means to be an active part of the church and not just an attendee in this generation.
History of Acts to Acts 6:8-7:1
The church is described as: 1) Living stones (I Peter 2:4-10)
2) Needing faithfulness (Galatians 5:22)
3) The body of Christ (I Corinthians 12-14)
4) Oaks of righteousness (Isaiah 61:1-3)
5) God's field (I Corinthians 3:5-9) God's building (Ephesians 2:19-22) - You know where to find them.
6) God's household (a family) The pillar and foundation of God's truth in society (I Timothy 3:15)
Truth is important because it determines how you relate to God, your family, your co-workers, neighbors, the opposite sex, friends and the world around you. It determines how you live.
Learn more in our biblical foundations class: Roots. (More information can be found on our web calendar.)
Psalm 92:12-15 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord,they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age,they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright;he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”
The house of the Lord is a prominent theme in Psalms.
Second City Church- Chicago Fire 2015 Sermon Series