Thematic Studies In Bible Basics

Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin Knowing when the church began is important so that we can properly distinguish her from all other religious organizations Good things “were still yet to come” even when Christ appeared Heb 9:11 O.T. system was only a “shadow” Heb 10:1

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin Prophetically, the church was “announced” long before she came into existence The “mountain of the house of the Lord” would appear in the “last days” Isa 2:2 Mic 4:1 These “last days” are the days of the Messiah Heb 1:1-2 Joel 2:28 Acts 2:17 Dan 2:28

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin This “mountain of the house of the Lord” would appear without help from man, ultimately filling the entire earth Dan 2:34-35, cp. Heb 12:18-24 “All nations streaming to it” invites more than just the Jews Isa 2:2 Mic 4:1 Gen 12:3 Gal 3:8

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin The statements of Jesus coincide with these ancient prophetic announcements Lk 24:46-47 Acts 1:4-8 The prophecy of Daniel provides the historical perspective of the progression of empires into which this kingdom would come Dan 2:31-45

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin The prophecy of Daniel Dan 2:31-45 A kingdom described as follows – It originates from something made “without hands” (no human origin) v. 33 It will never be destroyed v. 44 It will never be left to another people v. 44

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin The prophecy of Daniel Dan 2:31-45 A kingdom described as follows – It will endure forever v. 44 It was still not in existence during the days of the forerunner…John Mt 3:1-2 He was never in the church Mt 11:11

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Origin Even when the Builder (Jesus) was on the earth, it still was not yet in existence Mk 1:15 His disciples preached what He did re: the church Mt 10:7 Acts 2 is the “hinge” upon which all these events turn cp. Joel 2

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Nature The N.T. Scripture presents the church using various “metaphors” to emphasize the different ways her members are to act, function Understanding these “metaphors” will help us see our duties & appreciate God, His plan

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Nature Ê The church as a “called out body” Actual meaning of word translated “church” Good example in Acts 19:32, 39, 41 Used in universal sense Mt 16:18 Used in local sense 1 Cor 1:2

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Nature Ê The church as a “called out body” A “holy calling” that originated in the mind of God before creation 2 Tim 1:7-9 A “calling” that invites us to the “eternal glory in Christ” 1 Pet 5:10 A “calling” we need to ensure 2 Pet 1:10

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Nature Ê The church as a “called out body” This “calling” is not with respect to the specific individual (John, Mary) as is taught by Calvinism Ù their idea of “election” This “calling” is for the kind of person God always wanted (“whosoever”) Joel 2:28 Acts 2:21

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Lesson 9 Ù The Church Of The Lord The Church Of The Lord – Its Nature Ê The church as a “called out body” This “calling” seeks to bring us out of “darkness” and into His “light” 1 Pet 2:9 cp. Jn 3: Jn 1:5-7 This “calling” is accomplished by the gospel 2 Thess 2:13-14

Thematic Studies In Bible Basics