“…Ephesians 3:10-11 "which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord…”
This whole process of changing our lives and uniting us as one was accomplished totally and completely through the work of Jesus Christ. It should be no surprise that the church itself is also a direct result of what Jesus has done.
This whole process of changing our lives and uniting us as one was accomplished totally and completely through the work of Jesus Christ. It should be no surprise that the church itself is also a direct result of what Jesus has done.
That’s why Paul had earlier described the church as the body of Christ and the
fullness of Christ:
“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 1:22, 23 (NIV)
Then in Matthew 16:18 Jesus tells us that we will help him build His church:
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18 (NIV)
Jesus called the church “my church.” Calvary Faith Walk is not my church or your church, or even our church. It is Jesus’ church. We get the this amazing privilege to partner with Him in doing the mission of the church.
This principle has a significant practical application for us in our worship. If Jesus is the one who did everything that needed to be done to create His body (the church); then when we come together to worship it seems to me that Jesus and His work have to be the focus of our worship. Our focus isn't to sing a few songs that enlighten us about God. But we should come together in worship to thank God for who He is and what Jesus has done.
There are a lot of churches who have pretty much taken Jesus out of their worship in order not to offend anyone. In fact, there was a whole era about 10-15 years ago where most of the contemporary worship music seemed to be focused much more on how our emotions were aroused in worshipping God than it was on what Jesus has done on our behalf and giving glory to Him for that.
“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 1:22, 23 (NIV)
Then in Matthew 16:18 Jesus tells us that we will help him build His church:
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18 (NIV)
Jesus called the church “my church.” Calvary Faith Walk is not my church or your church, or even our church. It is Jesus’ church. We get the this amazing privilege to partner with Him in doing the mission of the church.
This principle has a significant practical application for us in our worship. If Jesus is the one who did everything that needed to be done to create His body (the church); then when we come together to worship it seems to me that Jesus and His work have to be the focus of our worship. Our focus isn't to sing a few songs that enlighten us about God. But we should come together in worship to thank God for who He is and what Jesus has done.
There are a lot of churches who have pretty much taken Jesus out of their worship in order not to offend anyone. In fact, there was a whole era about 10-15 years ago where most of the contemporary worship music seemed to be focused much more on how our emotions were aroused in worshipping God than it was on what Jesus has done on our behalf and giving glory to Him for that.
Why do worship? To give Jesus the glory. We worship because
we understand our part and it excites us to give God glory.
Why be part of the church?
• To play my part in God’s eternal plan
• To witness to Christ’s work in creating his body
Why be part of the church?
• To play my part in God’s eternal plan
• To witness to Christ’s work in creating his body
You are Loved!
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