The Church a Holy Temple (Ephesians 2:20-22)
The church is not only likened to a body and a family, but also a building.
I. The foundation of the church. (Ephesians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 3:9-16)
A. The cause of this foundation.
B. The corner stone of this foundation. (Isaiah 28:16)
II. The formation of the church. (Ephesians 2:21)
A. The process of building. (Ephesians 4:12, 16, 29)
B. The precision of building.
C. The progress of building. (Matthew 16:18)
D. The purpose of building. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
III. The function of the church (Ephesians 2:22)
A. Unity (Hebrews 10:25)
B. Union (1 Corinthians 6:19; 3:6, 16)