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- God has ordained the church, a fellowship of the flawed, to carry out his purpose and will in the world. When we consider the biblical teaching on the church, we realize the church is vitally important for growing in Christ. Like a branch that grows because of its connection to the tree, we thrive when we stay connected to the church.
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Oct 25, 2024 · The Bible reveals that the church plays a vital role in God’s plan. In Ephesians 3:10, we learn that “the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places” (NKJV). This shows that the church is a showcase of God’s wisdom to both earthly and heavenly realms.
Oct 22, 2019 · Today, the church is exactly what God stated: the house of God, the pillar and foundation of the truth, God’s temple, His body, a chosen people, a holy priesthood and, regardless of the circumstances that it faces, it will continue being everything that God said it is.
- Matthew 16:18 ESV / 793 helpful votes. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
- Acts 20:28 ESV / 665 helpful votes. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
- Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV / 624 helpful votes. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
- Ephesians 2:20-22 ESV / 606 helpful votes. Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.
Jan 13, 2016 · What Does the Bible Have to Say about the Church? Mention the church to a group of Christians and you are likely to get a mixed response. Some might say that, while they do love Jesus, they don’t love the church. Others might respond, “Of course we love the church.”
- Jesus Christ Reveals God in Human flesh. (3:16).
- The Church Reveals Christ to The World (3:14-15).
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In our text, Paul tells Timothy his purpose for writing, namely, so that God’s people would know how to conduct themselves as members of God’s church. A key function of the church is to be the pillar and support of God’s truth which centers in the person of Jesus Christ. Thus Paul, in verse 16, quotes an early church hymn to elaborate on the core o...
God continues to be incarnate, not only in Jesus Christ, but also in the church. Jesus is God incarnate; the church is Jesus incarnate. Please understand: the incarnation of Christ is unique. One time and only one time in history did God take on human flesh as the baby of Mary, and grow up as a human being to die on the cross for our sins. That eve...
Why is the church important? Because God has left it here to reveal His Son to the world, even as Jesus revealed God when He was on this earth. As the household of God, the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth, we are the current expression of Jesus Christ in the world until He comes. What a staggering job description! Noth...
Agree/disagree: The American church is doctrinally anemic? What can we do about it?Which should take precedence in the church: Truth or love?On which of the three descriptions (3:15) is this church strongest and weakest? How can we grow stronger in each?Why do some complain that doctrine isn’t practical? How can we avoid dead orthodoxy and yet promote solid theology?But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
Bible Verses about the Church - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward… For just as each of us has one body with many members… For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them… For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building…
