Drew MathewsAssociate Pastor

3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH

3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH

1. God’s Gospel is authoritative

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and

a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed: shepherd (or pastor)the flock of God that is among you,

exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God

would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly, not domineering over

those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the

Chief Shepherd appears,you will receive the unfading crown of

glory.

1 PETER 5:1-4

THE GOSPELMan is declared righteous only through Christ and

his work.GALATIANS 2:16

3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH

1. God’s Gospel is authoritative2. God’s Gospel dictates and motivates

our behavior

“Christians tend to motivate others with guilt . . .

In our shoes, Paul would say: ‘Remember the grace

God has showered on you – what does living out

and enjoying that grace look like in this situation?’”

TIM KELLER, Galatians for You

3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH

1. God’s Gospel is authoritative2. God’s Gospel dictates and motivates

our behavior3. We must be crucified and live by faith