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Posted on October 1, 2019

Community as a Reflection of Humanity // Revelation 5:9-10

The church as a community is designed to be a reflection of God's most treasured creation and possession - humanity. From every tribe, language, people, and nation, the church glorifies God when it reflects the diversity of humanity. It's the promise of the eternal Kingdom and the present reality we seek to create in Christ …

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Posted on September 24, 2019

Community as Family // Mark 3:31-35

Community, like family, shapes our sense of belonging and identity. The story of God's restorative work is through community that behaves as a tight-knit family: as the true family of God. So how do we learn to be an earthly family that inspires and shapes one another to find our belonging and identity in God's …

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Posted on May 27, 2019May 25, 2019

One Family // Ephesians 5:21-6:9

The gospel brings dignity, worth, and purpose to everyone, starting with our closest relationships: our family and church community. To imitate God and walk in the example of Christ is to mutually serve and sacrifice for one another out of love. For a more in-depth discussion on the issues surrounding Ephesians 5:21-33, listen to our …

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Posted on May 20, 2019May 17, 2019

One Example // Ephesians 4:17-5:20

Imagine if the church saw its primary job to model, pass on, and point to Jesus Christ "in everything" it does. What might the church look like, do, and reproduce? Our ultimate loyalties, core beliefs, and fundamental values are shaped by those who we respect, follow, and imitate in this life. So if the very …

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Posted on May 13, 2019May 12, 2019

One Body // Ephesians 4:1-16

The church today continues to struggle with the concept and practice of true unity and oneness in Christ. Contextual distinctions aside, with our churches divided socially, racially, and theologically, how will the world know the true witness of Christ - the union of all things in Him for the glory of His name and the …

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Posted on May 6, 2019May 5, 2019

One Spirit // Ephesians 3:14-22

So who is the Holy Spirit and what's His role in the unification of the church? This week we learn that just as Jesus Christ is the ‘head’ of the body (the church), the Spirit is the supernatural force that holds it all together. In other words, the Holy Spirit is the very power to …

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Posted on April 29, 2019August 14, 2019

Headship, Authority, and Gender Roles

On this special edition of the Restoration Church Podcast, we'll be looking at the issues surrounding headship, authority, and gender roles as taught in the New Testament. This is a supplemental study to our current series, "ONE", where we are learning from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. In this episode, Matt has a conversation with …

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Posted on April 22, 2019April 18, 2019

One New Humanity // Ephesians 2:11-3:13

God's plan is to unite and restore everyone, everywhere back to Himself, and it's His intention to use the church to display that plan. But will we join Him? Questions for Reflection: Where has the church failed to demonstrate this vision of a restored and unified humanity in Christ?How can the church move forward in …

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Posted on April 9, 2019April 18, 2019

One Salvation // Ephesians 2:1-10

Jesus restores sinners by re-creating them as His masterpieces for a new purpose: to do His good works on earth. Reflection: Discover your testimony -- your story of God's radical grace.Write it down using no more than three sentences.Plan to share it with the group this week! One Salvation // Ephesians 2:1-10 // April 9, …

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Posted on April 3, 2019April 18, 2019

One Lord // Ephesians 1:15-23

This week we uncover the story of an unstoppable movement grounded in love and its sovereign leader who's head can't be severed. This isn't the tagline for a new movie about a geopolitical uprising, but the very real Kingdom of God and its King who we joyfully serve. Reflection Questions: What helped you?What challenged you?What …

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