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What is the church? Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church
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What is the church? Origin of the Church Eph. 3:11-12 God, eternal purpose Mi. 4:1-3 Old Testament prophesy Dan. 2:31-45 during Roman reign Acts 2 established on Pentecost Acts 1:6 after Jesus’ ascension Acts 1:6-8 power, Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 Pentecost
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What is the church? The Called Out Body Matt. 16:18 Christ’s church 2 Th. 2:14 called through gospel 1 Cor. 12:12, 14, 27 Christians Matt. 16:18 universally Matt. 18:17 locally Some Names Identifying The Church My (Christ’s) church (Matt. 16:18) church of the Lord, God (Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 1:2) church of Christ (Rom. 16:16) the body, the church (Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22-23) household (house) of God (Eph. 2:19; 1 Tim. 3:15) church of the firstborn (Heb. 12:23) God’s field, God’s building (1 Cor. 3:9) the flock (1 Pet. 5:3; Acts 20:28)
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What is the church? Membership Acts 2 Lord adds when obey gospel vs. 38 baptized, gift of Holy Spirit vs. 40 saved vs. 41 baptized, added vs. 47 added by Lord to number (saints, church) 1 Cor. 12:13; Jn. 3:3, 5 baptized into the body (church) Eph. 1:22-23 body is the church
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What is the church? Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church
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