Discussion Questions For Sermon, The Church As Temple: Its Purpose, 1 Peter 2:1-12

The sermon manuscript is available at emmausrbc.org/category/sermons

  • What is the purpose of the church?
  • How can understanding the purpose of an institution help to clarify its nature, organization, and its functioning? How does understanding the purpose of the church clarify its nature, organization, and its functioning?
  • The purpose of the church is not for us to decide. It’s been revealed. Discuss. 
  • Do you see the church as glorious? Why? 
  • The purpose of the church is to worship and proclaim. How is this to be done corporately, in families, and individually?
  • What are the elements of New Covenant corporate worship?
  • How has this little series on “the church as temple” changed or refined the way that you view the church?

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(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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