Definition Of The Church Greek word of church

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Definition Of The Church • Greek word of church is ecclesia-"an assembly of called-out

Definition Of The Church • Greek word of church is ecclesia-"an assembly of called-out ones" • The term is applied to: • The whole body of Christians in one city, Acts 11: 22, Acts 13: 1 • A congregation, I Corinthians 14: 19 & 35, Romans 16: 5 • The whole body on Earth, Ephesians 5: 32

Definition Of The Church • Church - the actual body, composed of true born

Definition Of The Church • Church - the actual body, composed of true born again saints • Christendom - professing Christians of all denominations • Church militant - while on earth • Church triumphant - the church in heaven

Words Relating To The Members • Brethren- the church is a spiritual brotherhood •

Words Relating To The Members • Brethren- the church is a spiritual brotherhood • Believers- characteristic doctrine is faith in Jesus • Saints- separated from the world and dedicated to God

Words Relating To The Members • The Elect- or Chosen - chosen by God

Words Relating To The Members • The Elect- or Chosen - chosen by God • Disciples- learners or followers - taught by Jesus • Christians- (Christ-like) - religion centers around Jesus Christ • Those of the way - (Acts 9: 2) - a special way of living

There Is Only One Church • Ephesians 4: 4 -5 • I Corinthians 12:

There Is Only One Church • Ephesians 4: 4 -5 • I Corinthians 12: 12 -13 • There are hundreds of church organizations but there is only one church • She is the same body, no matter where the members dwell here on earth

There Is Only One Church • When one is baptized into the body, he

There Is Only One Church • When one is baptized into the body, he becomes a member of the one church • The church is ONE as far as time is concerned • It is the same and one church whether the members are living today on earth, or have died in the Lord

The Church Is The Body Of Christ • Ephesians 1: 22 -23 • The

The Church Is The Body Of Christ • Ephesians 1: 22 -23 • The church is a living organism, not an organization • Vital relation between Christ and the Church • We must be partakers of Christ's life before we can become members of His church

The Church Is The Temple Of God • I Corinthians 3: 1 6 -1

The Church Is The Temple Of God • I Corinthians 3: 1 6 -1 7 • I Corinthians 6: 19 • A temple is a place in which God who dwells everywhere localizes Himself • Acts 17: 24

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • • • Ephesians 5: 32 II

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • • • Ephesians 5: 32 II Corinthians 11: 2 Jesus Christ is the bridegroom The church is the bride-elect The church is now preparing her to become the wife of the Lamb • Revelation 19: 7

The Church Was Promised By Jesus Christ • Matthew 16: 18 • He used

The Church Was Promised By Jesus Christ • Matthew 16: 18 • He used the future tense; "I will build…" • The church was born on the Day of Pentecost in the Upper Room • He also that the church’s future would be sure and certain

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • Paul stated that she is built

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • Paul stated that she is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus being the chief cornerstone • Ephesians 2: 20 • the foundation rock wasn’t Peter but the truth of “the deity of Jesus"

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • Notes about the disciples while Jesus

The Church Is The Bride Of Christ • Notes about the disciples while Jesus was here upon earth: • they were followers • names were already written in heaven, Luke 10: 20 • not yet converted, Luke 22: 32 • not yet members of the church, the church was still future

The Church Was Born On The Day Of Pentecost • • Acts 2: 1

The Church Was Born On The Day Of Pentecost • • Acts 2: 1 -4 Colossians 1: 24 The church is the body of Christ Jesus had to ascend into Heaven and come back as the Comforter before the church could be born into being

The Church Was Born On The Day Of Pentecost • Not brought into existence

The Church Was Born On The Day Of Pentecost • Not brought into existence by man-made means • the church was born into being • the one hundred and twenty believers (Acts 1: 15) were the charter members of the church

Church Membership • I Corinthians 12: 13 • John 3: 3 -6 and Acts

Church Membership • I Corinthians 12: 13 • John 3: 3 -6 and Acts 2: 38 -necessary conditions to become a member • The physical body of Christ experienced death, burial and resurrection to provide salvation: • the Church must experience death burial and resurrection to receive salvation

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