Where the Church Came From and Why We Should Be Committed

II. Where the church came from

1. Peter's confession Vs. 16-17
2. Christ lays the foundation for the church Vs. 18a
3. Christ is the Builder of the church Vs. 18b

III. Why should we be committed to the local church?

1. obedience to Christ
2. fellowship of believers
3. authority of the elders
4. identity of the Christian
5. loyalty to Christ and believers
6. ministry/service is the job of the Christian and the church
7. witness/evangelism happens through and for the church