Authentic Church looks at what the New Testament says about the nature of the church. The world sees the church as an institution, a religious group, a voting bloc, or a tax-exempt non-profit organization, but God intends for the church to be something far richer and more vibrant.
Session 1: Built on Christ
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12
The Point: Everything in the church centers on Jesus Christ.
Session 2: Sharing Christ
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
The Point: We are to invite others into a relationship with Christ.
Session 3: Growing in Christ
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14,21-29
The Point: We should encourage and help one another to grow in Christ.
Session 4: Worshiping God
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3,8-10,15-18
The Point: We are called to worship God both individually and collectively with other believers.
Session 5: Serving in Christ
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7;11-16
The Point: We are to minister to one another and alongside one another.
Session 6: Doing Life Together in Christ
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-15
The Point: Believers share and experience life in Christ together.
Session 7: The Joy of Giving
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
The Point: Give generously and trust God with the outcome.
our church uses your materials and i teach, im looking for more insight into each lesson to share with the youth. I thought there was access to additional reads regarding each lesson available but im uncertain how to find it
Thank you for reaching out! You can also find additional commentary and podcast episodes through the Adult Leader Extras.