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In concert with His redemptive act, Jesus did three things that established the framework of His Church. First, He chose humans to carry out His work. He appointed Peter to be the visible head of the Church. Jesus said to Peter, "You are Rock and on this rock I will build my Church." (Matthew 16: 18) Jesus said "build," as in to create a structure.
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Jan 14, 2024 · Worshipping God. The primary purpose of the church is to worship God. As Jesus said in John 4:23, “True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”. Gathering together as believers to pray, sing praises, hear preaching, and celebrate communion all serve to glorify and honor God.
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Jesus traveled, ate, slept, drank and ministered with his partners. He knew people’s hearts, concerns, disappointments and joys. He also allowed others to know him. “I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everythingI have heard from My Father.” No secrecy. No hiddenness.
Jesus invited men and women to participate in God’s reign and share that reign with others, even when they didn’t have it all together, even when they inevitably would fail. No special lineage, schooling, gender, or social status was needed. [Tweet “Jesus invited men and women to participate in God’s reign and share that reign with others.”]
It’s one thing to participate, it’s another to have the authority and power to do so. In addition to an invitation to participate, Jesus gave this power and authority. Later, Jesus and the Father sent the Holy Spirit to empower those who first witnessed Jesus’ life. This same Holy Spirit empowerment extends to us.
Jesus corrects life-squelching beliefs, attitudes and actions. He called the Pharisees hypocrites because they had lost sight of God’s compassion and love. They would rather a man suffer with a withered hand than for that hand to be healed on the Sabbath. Jesus healed the man on the Sabbath because it’s better to “do good” and “save life.” The abov...
Keep reading for a more in-depth cover on what Jesus said about the church. When it comes to understanding the essence of the church, it’s essential to delve into what Jesus said and did during His time on earth. Jesus’ teachings about the church are foundational for Christians today, offering guidance on its purpose, structure, and mission.
Mar 7, 2024 · The Church is founded by Christ: Jesus’ declaration to Peter underscores that the Church is established by Him and built on the faith exemplified by Peter’s confession. It is meant to be strong and enduring, able to withstand all forms of opposition. The presence of Christ among believers: The Church is not confined to a physical location ...
Elders have at least four main roles: (1) leader, (2) shepherd, (3) teacher, and (4) equipper. First, an elder is called to lead the church. Just as a husband and father leads his family, so also an elder must lead the church (1 Tim. 3:4–5). Those who lead well are worthy of double honor (1 Tim. 5:17).
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Oct 22, 2019 · It's Role and Purpose According to the Bible. “Church” is the translation of the Greek term ekklesia, and is used in the New Testament to identify the community of believers in Jesus Christ. It literally means “assembly,” “congregation,” or “meeting.”. A similar term was used in the Old Testament referring to experiences such as ...
