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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.
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Session 4: Church with Doug Welch
Is the church essentially an INSTITUTION or RELATIONSHIPS?
COVENANT – an agreement that changes your life
Difference between a covenant and a contract?
Three Aspects of a Covenant (what it transforms):
IDENTITY (“in Christ” Rom 8:1; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal 3:28)
COMMUNITY (“one another” John 13:34-35; Gal 6:2; Eph 5:21)
MISSION (“make disciples” Matt 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 20:21)
Relationships and Institutions are tangible expressions of the NEW COVENANT REALITY that we have with God.
Relationships experienced through (Acts 2:42)
Speaking the WORD of God to one another
PRAYER with one another
SUBMISSION together to the lordship of Jesus (worship, service)
Role of the institution: to nurture the relationships and present the new reality to the world around us
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