Be An Epicenter - Influence

Scripture References: Genesis 1; Genesis 2:18; John 17:20-26   Truth Statement: It is not good to be alone. (Genesis 2:18) ·         God values relationships.   In the Beginning . . . ·         Community (Relational oneness) ·         Trinity o   Father o   Son o   Holy Spirit ·         Humanity o   I have been created in the image of God to express the essence of His character.   Broken Community . . . Because of sin, our relationship (community) with God was broken. (Ephesians 2:12-13)   Restored Community . . . Jesus came to restore us to a right relationship (community) with God. ·         Through Christ  (Romans 5:6-11) ·         By His Spirit   Community as a Witness to the World . . . (John 17:20-26)   ·         Christ in me. ·         We in Christ. (Colossians 3:12-17) o   Prayer o   Word o   Worship o   Fellowship o   Sharing ·         That the world may know Christ. (John 17:23)   So What? . . .   Biblical community is a visible expression of the gospel of grace and our God-designed purpose.