The Identity of the Church
Northwest Bible Church - July 18, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Peter 2:9-10
The Identity of the Church
Intro
A. THE CHARACTER OF THE CHURCH (1 Peter 2:9-10).
1. Chosen race - Deut. 10:15; Isa. 43:20
2. Royal priesthood - Ex. 19:6; Re1 Peter 2:5:10
3. Holy nation - Ex. 19:6; Phil. 3:20
a. Christ as Israel - Isa. 49:1-8; Mt. 2:13
b. The body of Christ as Israel - Mt. 21:43
4. People for God’s own possession - Ex. 19:5; Deut. 7:6
5. Not a people but now the people of God - Hos. 2:23
6. Not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
B. THE CHARGE TO THE CHURCH (1 Peter 2:9).
1. Proclaim God’s excellencies in worship.
2. Proclaim God’s excellencies in evangelism.
Conclusion
Topics:
Chosen people, Evangelism, Mercy, Priesthood, Worship