##Summary
When we come to Christ, we are called to live differently. And we are able to live differently because we have been made new by Christ.

##Living in the New Creation
The distinctiveness of life in the new creation (verses 17-19)
The basis of life in the new creation (verses 20-21)
The process for life in the new creation (verses 22-24)

##Summary:
So that we can grow as disciples and protect the reputation of Jesus
and his church, we are to involve ourselves in church discipline.

##Church Membership
* Foundation for church discipline
* Biblical examples of church discipline
* Purposes of church discipline
* When church discipline is needed
* Our response

###Passages Cited
Ephesians 2:8-10; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5:1-5; Ephesians 5:10-11

##Summary
In order to play our part in the growth of the church, we are 1) to depend on the grace Jesus gives, and 2) to take the next step that God calls us to.

##Playing our part in the growth of the church
* How do I play my part?
* What do I do in playing my part?

##Passages Cited
Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-10

##Path to Growth
**First Steps:** initial belief, baptism, membership
**Finding your stride:** spiritual disciplines, ministry involvement,
beginning to serve, regular corporate worship, telling your faith story to others
**Walking together:** intentional relationships, ECC, Life group,
accountability relationships, spiritual conversations, learning to lead
**Coaching others:** mentoring others, actively talking to non-believers about Christ, leading in ministry, training leaders

##Summary
The Lord Jesus has called all of us to play a part in the growth of the church.

##Playing our part in the growth of the church
* Where we got our part (vs. 7-10)
* Some specific parts (vs. 11)
* We all have a part (vs. 12)
* The purpose of our part (vs. 13-16)