Conduct, Character, and Confession of the Church of the Living God

To begin a survey of the New Testament teaching
on the two officers Christ gives to His church--
pastors and deacons--it is fitting to first teach
on the importance of the local church herself.
1 Tim 3:14-16
Introduction
I. Conduct of the Church (vv14-15a)
II. Characteristics of the Church (v15b)
A. House of God
B. Church of the Living God
C. Pillar and Ground of the Truth
III. Confession of the Church (v16)
A. Earthly Ministry of Christ
1. Incarnation
2. Resurrection
3. Ascension/Presentation
B. Heavenly Ministry of Christ
4. Mission
5. Reception
6. Glorification
Closing Exhortation