Church Anatomy

Church Life 102: The Anatomy of the Church

Brett Spross

4.18.21

1 Corinthians 12:12-18 

arranges the body. 

Colossians 1:18 

Jesus is the and we are the . 

Jeremiah 1:5 

1 Corinthians 12:19-26 

One of the primary ways that God heals our brokenness is by placing us within His body.

God has a in the body.

Matthew 9:11-13 

Let Him replace your with His .

1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Our purpose is revealed to the body.

Ephesians 4:11-14 

Acts 2:17 

When everyone begins using their gifts, we will see health and strength in the Church. 

Ephesians 4:15-16 

Life Group Questions: 

1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:11-16

1. The first point of this message was that God arranges the body. (1 Cor. 12:18) Being the individual body parts, what difference does it make if God picks our church or if we pick our church?  Have you ever considered that perspective?
2. Sometimes people view the Body of the church to be made up of the pastors and leaders.  How is this understanding incomplete?  Who is the head of the church?
3. If you are a body part, does it make sense that you would be indispensable to the rest of the Body? (1 Cor. 12:22)
4. Who receives the benefits when every part is connected to the Body?  Do you know what your part is?