Understanding the Purpose and Work of the Church
Explore the significance of the word "church" in Scripture and its application in today's context. Discover the spiritual meaning of the church as the body of Christ and the essential work it carries out on earth, including worship, evangelism, and benevolence. Reflect on the unique role of the church in fulfilling God's purpose and the importance of active involvement for believers.
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What Is the Church? Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
The Word church in Scripture It has significance How it is applied to us today Church means ekklesia the called out Applied in a spiritual sense I will build my church Matthew 16:18 A called out group The church is His body Colossians 1:18, 24 Ephesians 1:22-23 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
The Word church in Scripture Christ s blood was shed for ALL people Matthew 26:28 Hebrews 2:9 Hebrews 5:9 Only ONE church in scripture Matthew 16:18 Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 4:4 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
The church is the Body of Christ The Lord must add you to His body Acts 2:47 Baptized for the remission of sins Acts 2:36-38, 41 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
What Work Does the church Have on Earth? The church in a congregational sense Romans 16:16 Christians engage in worship to God John 4:24 Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Ephesians 5:19 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
What Work Does the church Have on Earth? Serving God through: Evangelism 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Edification of the saints Ephesians 4:11-12 Benevolence to the saints Acts 11:28-30 We do this today! 2 Timothy 2:2 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Conclusion The church is far different than the world s view Must respect what Christ has founded Has a specific work and must be doing it The church is a spiritual relationship with a spiritual work Romans 14:17 Those of us in Christ are an active part of the church that Jesus died for and purchased with His own blood. Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
