Hi,
This has been a great study for me. I have studied Ephesians before but the church has never been a major focus. I learned more about what God's plan for the church was and what my role should be. Church has always been a place where I could go to meet God, worship, fellowship with other believers, and hear good sermons. But I know that God has a much bigger plan for the church. I didn't realize the extent of God's power in the church. He has equipped the church to go out and do the work he has called it to do; ministering to others and equipping believers to be God's witnesses are among the purposes of the church. I know that God is present in the church and that the church is called to be holy and united. Although most churches do not meet this standard, anything is possible through God!
-Kristin