A Compelling Community

A Compelling Community
Christ Proclamation Church
1 Peter 3:8-9
May 15, 2018

God's love for us in Jesus Christ is the foundation of a supernatural community that results in relationships marked by unity, diversity, and love.  The church is also marked by a desire for others to come to faith and is motivated by our calling to a supernatural reward.

I. Supernatural Community – (1 Peter 3:8)
   A. Vision for this Community
       1. Basis for Community – (Eph. 2:1-10)
       2. Dimensions of Community – (Eph. 2:11-22)
       3. Purpose of Community – (Eph. 3:8-12)
   B. Pictures of this Community
       1. The Temple – (Eph. 2:20-22; 1 Peter 2:4-10)
       2. The Body – (1 Cor. 12:12-27; Romans 12:3-8)
       3. The Family – (Romans 8:12-17)
   C. Beauty in this Community
       1. Forgiveness and Love – (1 John 4:7-11, 20-21)
       2. Diversity and Acceptance – (Rom. 14:1-19)
       3. Commitment to One Another – (1 Peter 4:7-11)

II. Supernatural Calling – (1 Peter 3:9)
   A. Calling of What NOT to Do
       1. Do Not Repay Evil with Evil – (1 Peter 3:9a)
       2. Do Not Revile When Reviled – (1 Peter 3:9b)
   B. Calling of What to Do – To Bless
   C. Calling to a Supernatural Reward