The Family of God

People are more lonely today than ever before because of changes in technology and our society. Many also don’t know that the church is a family – a place where one can belong. It is called “the household of God” and He wants you to be a part of it!

I. V11-12: You Were Aliens!

“Aliens” means
“Gentiles” (Greek: ethnos) means “.” This is a reference to
“Stranger” (Greek: xenos) means

These words and the phrase, “no hope and without God” are all descriptions of .

Scripture References: Colossians 2:13; Galatians 4:8 – Genesis 15:18; Numbers 18:19

II. V13-18: You Were Reconciled!

“Reconciliation” is what God , through His (Rom 5:10-11).

We do not receive atonement. What we do receive is the , which is called, “.”

We are not made “members” of a new “organization,” we are made  within an – the living body of Christ! 

We are provided a way of approach to God’s throne:

a. In

b. By

Scripture References: Rom 5:10-11; 2 Cor 5:19; Heb 4:16, 10:17; Esther 4:11; John 10:9; 1 Tim 2:5

III. V19-22: You Are Members of the household of God!

“Of the household of God” means

The church is a physical, of God’s .

Plan of Salvation: Romans 10:17; John 3:16; Acts 3:19, 8:37, 22:16; 1 Tim 2:3,4; 2 Peter 3:9