About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of believers as God's dwelling place under the New Covenant, emphasizing the role of the local church.

This message explores 1 Peter 2, revealing that under the New Covenant God no longer dwells in physical temples but in His redeemed people. Believers are described as living stones, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation, individually and collectively forming God's dwelling place on earth through the local church. In this message, Pastor John Carter emphasizes the importance of the gathered church, the priesthood of every believer, and the believer's calling to display the excellence of Christ to the world.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor John Carter

Topics covered

• New Covenant
• living stones
• royal priesthood
• holy nation
• gathered church
• priesthood of every believer

Keywords

• New Covenant
• 1 Peter 2
• living stones
• royal priesthood
• holy nation
• local church
• priesthood of believers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 2

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