Members of the Body
1) Members of the Body of Christ are joined to Christ in salvation
2) Members of the Body of Christ follow Christ as their Head
3) Members of the Body of Christ are the physical representation of Christ in this world. The Church is the organism through which Christ manifests His life to the world today.
4) Members of the Body of Christ are indwelt by the Holy Spirit of Christ.
5) Members of the Body of Christ possess a diversity of gifts suited to particular functions.
“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ” (verse 12).
6) Members of the Body of Christ share a common bond with all other Christians, regardless of background, race, or ministry. “There should be no division in the body, but . . . its parts should have equal concern for each other”
7) Members of the Body of Christ partake of Christ’s death and resurrection
8) Members of the Body of Christ share Christ’s inheritance
9 ) Members of the Body of Christ receive the gift of Christ’s righteousness