Romans 12 is a critical chapter in the book of Romans. In chapters 12-16, Paul outlined the effect that salvation should have in a person’s life. He began with life in the church. He incorporated an important New Testament illustration of the church.

I want to take us on a short three week doctrinal survey of the church. Our primary focus will be some word pictures that the New Testament gives to the Church. The word pictures help us to see the doctrine of the Church.

I know what you are thinking. “What in the world is going on in this Bible passage?” I have already told you that this is not an easy book. The first sentence from one commentator on this chapter is, “Zechariah 11 may be the most difficult and...