The Dignity of the Church

1 TIMOTHY 3:14-16

“The Dignity of the Church”

Introduction-

Paul paints a portrait of the dignity of the church:

I. THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH – v. 15

1- The Church Is a Family

2- The Church Is an Assembly

3- The Church Has a Mission

a) To promote the truth

b) To protect the truth

4- The Importance of the Church in God’s Work

5- The Importance of the Church in the Believer’s Life

II. THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH – v. 16 – “Christ”

1- His Humanity

John 1:18; 14:6-9

2- His Deity

Rom. 1:4

3- His Preeminence

4- His Commission

5- His Power to Save

6- His Ascension

Conclusion- The church has the most vital place in God’s work today and the most vital message

for the world today