Question 49
Q: Where is Christ now?
A: Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day after His death and is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling His kingdom and interceding for us, until He returns to judge and renew the whole world.

As we eagerly desire spiritual gifts and the manifestations of the Spirit, there are six attributes Pastor Ryan poses as healthy and helpful pertaining to how we use these gifts in community. Thoughtfulness, gentleness, self control, patience, humility, and deference ought to coincide with our use of the gifts so that God is made much of and the good of others is prioritized.

Q: What is the Church?
A: God chooses and preserves for himself a community elected for eternal life and united by faith, who love, follow, learn from, and worship God together. God sends out this community to proclaim the gospel and prefigure Christ’s kingdom by the quality of their life together and their love for one another.

The Apostle Paul gives this exhortation to believers in 1 Corinthians 14:1: "Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy." Listen as Pastor Ben teaches on how we ought to both desire and understand the gifts of prophecy and tongues when they are conducted with love.