The Household of God

THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD
07/26/2026; Ephesians 2:17-22; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ, God doesn’t merely save sinners, He adopts them into His family where they belong, love one another, grow together, and display God’s glory!

I. NEW IDENTITY – (Ephesians 2:17-19)
   A. Preaching of the Gospel – (v.17)
      1. To Those Who are Far Off
      2. To Those Who are Near
   B. Access to God the Father – (vv.18-19)
      1. Fellow Citizens with the Saints
      2. Members of God’s Family
      3. One Body in Christ – (1 Cor. 12:12-27; Rom. 12:3-8)

II. LIFE TOGETHER – (Romans 12:9-21)
   A. Love One Another – (Rom. 12:9-21)
      1. Genuine Love
      2. Sacrificial Service
      3. Shared Lives
      4. Supernatural Grace
   B. Pursue One Another – (Heb. 10:24-25)
      1. Stir Up One Another
      2. Encourage One Another
      3. Don’t Neglect One Another

III. GLORIOUS PURPOSE – (Ephesians 2:20-22)
    A. Built on God’s Truth – (v.20)
    B. Growing Together in Holiness – (v.21)
   C. Dwelling Place for God – (v.22)