1 “I Will Build My Church” Mt. 16:13-19. 2 Matthew 16:13-19 “ Now when Jesus came into the...

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“I Will Build My Church”

Mt. 16:13-19

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Matthew 16:13-19

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking

His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14 And they said,

"Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." 15 He said to

them, "But who do you say that I am?" …”

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Matthew 16:13-19

“… 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My

Father who is in heaven. …”

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Matthew 16:13-19

“… 18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build

My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. 19 "I will give you the

keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been

loosed in heaven.”

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Why Study The Church?

•High Estimation of the church in the Bible–In Ephesians:

•Christ is “head over all things to the church” - 1:22

•The church “is His body” - 1:23•The church is “the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” - 1:23

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Why Study The Church?

•High Estimation of the church in the Bible–In Ephesians:

•The church is part of God’s eternal purpose - 3:10-11

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Ephesians 3:10-11

“so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus

our Lord,”

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Why Study The Church?

•High Estimation of the church in the Bible–In Ephesians:

•The church is part of God’s eternal purpose - 3:10-11

•To God be “the glory in the church …” - 3:21

•“Christ … is the head of the church, … the Savior of the body” -5:23

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Why Study The Church?

•High Estimation of the church in the Bible–In Ephesians:

•Christ “loved the church and gave Himself up for her” - 5:25

•Jesus’ design is to present it as “a glorious church” - 5:26-27

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Ephesians 5:26-27

“so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water

with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and

blameless.”

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Why Study The Church?

•High Estimation of the church in the Bible–In Ephesians:

•Christ “loved the church and gave Himself up for her” - 5:25

•Jesus’ design is to present it as “a glorious church” - 5:26-27

•Jesus nourishes and cherishes the church - 5:29-30

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Ephesians 5:29-30

“for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and

cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church, 30 because we

are members of His body.”

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Why Study The Church?•High Esteem in other passages:–The church was purchased with the blood of Christ •Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.”

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Why Study The Church?•High Esteem in other passages:–The church was purchased with the blood of Christ - Acts 20:28

–The church is His body - Col. 1:18,24

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Colossians 1:18

“He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the

beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself

will come to have first place in everything.”

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Colossians 1:24

“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in

Christ's afflictions.”

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Why Study The Church?•High Esteem in other passages:–The church was purchased with the blood of Christ - Acts 20:28

–The church is His body - Col. 1:18,24

–The church is the family of God - 1 Tim. 3:15

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1 Timothy 3:15

“but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of

God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support

of the truth.”

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Why Study The Church?•High Esteem in other passages:

–The church was purchased with the blood of Christ - Acts 20:28

–The church is His body - Col. 1:18,24

–The church is the family of God - 1 Tim. 3:15•The pillar and ground of the truth

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The church was very important to the

New Testament authors.

Shouldn’t we feel the same about it?

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Why Study the Church?•Efforts to Change the church in the Bible–Denominational View

•It’s made up of all different denominations

•Is this the glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle

•Does confusion come from God?

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1 Corinthians 14:33

“for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the

churches of the saints.”

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Mt. 13:24-30

“Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be

compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 "But while his men were

sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. 26 "But when the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the tares became evident also. …”

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Mt. 13:24-30

“… 27 "The slaves of the landowner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' 28 "And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' The slaves said to him, 'Do you want us, then, to go and gather them up?' …”

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Mt. 13:24-30

“… 29 "But he said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the

wheat with them. 30 'Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time

of the harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather up the tares and bind them in

bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn.”

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Mt. 13:36-43

“Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and

said, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." 37 And He said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, 38 and the field is the world; and as for the

good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the

evil one; …”

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Mt. 13:36-43

“… 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the

age; and the reapers are angels. 40 "So just as the tares are gathered up and burned

with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. 41 "The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His

kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness,…”

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Mt. 13:36-43

“… 42 and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.

He who has ears, let him hear.”

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2 John 9

“Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ,

does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both

the Father and the Son.”

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John 15:2,6

2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every

branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.”

6 “If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries

up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned.”

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Rom. 11:22

“Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness, if you continue in His

kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.”

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Mt. 7:21-23

“Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 "Many will say to Me

on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name

cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me,

you who practice lawlessness.”

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Why Study the Church?•Efforts to Change the church in the Bible–Denominational View–Sectarian View

•It’s made up of a particular group of churches …–Wearing an “official” name–Listed in some church directory

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Why Study the Church?•Efforts to Change the church in the Bible–Denominational View–Sectarian View

What about the Biblical View?

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What Is The Church?•What is this "church" Jesus said He would build?

•What is this "church" that Jesus loves, nourishes, and cherishes?

•What is this "church" that some have sought to re-define?

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The “church” Defined•“Ekklesia”

–from “ek” (out of) and “kaleo” (to call)•Simply the idea of being “called out” – 1 Pet. 2:9

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1 Peter 2:9

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of

darkness into His marvelous light;”

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“Ekklesia”•Easton’s“… the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly”

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“Ekklesia”•Thayer’s“a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly”

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“Ekklesia”•Thayer’s

–“an assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the purpose of deliberating”

–Acts 19:39 “But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful assembly.”

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“Ekklesia”•Thayer’s

–“the assembly of the Israelites”–Acts 7:38 “This is the one who was in

the congregation in the wilderness together with the angel who was speaking to him on Mount Sinai, and who was with our fathers; and he received living oracles to pass on to you.”

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“Ekklesia”•Thayer’s

–“any gathering or throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously” - Acts 19:40-41

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Acts 19:40-41

“For indeed we are in danger of being accused of a riot in connection with today's events, since there is no real

cause for it, and in this connection we will be unable to account for this

disorderly gathering." 41 After saying this he dismissed the assembly.”

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What Is The Church?•“Ekklesia” in the Christian sense … (Thayer’s)–“an assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting” - 1 Cor. 14:19,35

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1 Corinthians 14:19,35

19 - “however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.”35 - “If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. ”

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What Is The Church?•“Ekklesia” in the Christian sense

… (Thayer’s)–“a company of Christians, or of those who, hoping for eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, observe their own religious rites, hold their own religious meetings, and manage their own affairs, according to regulations prescribed for the body for order’s sake”

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1 Thessalonians 1:1

“Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the

Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and

peace.”

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What Is The Church?•“Ekklesia” in the Christian sense … (Thayer’s)–“those who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a company and are united into one body” - 1 Cor. 1:2

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1 Corinthians 1:2

“To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been

sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus

Christ, their Lord and ours:”

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What Is The Church?•“Ekklesia” in the Christian sense … (Thayer’s)–“the whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth” - Eph. 1:22-23

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Ephesians 1:22-23

“And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and

gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him

who fills all in all.”

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What Is The Church?•“Ekklesia” in the Christian sense … (Thayer’s)–“the assembly of faithful Christians already dead and received into heaven” - Heb. 12:22-23

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Hebrews 12:22-23

“But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the

heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, 23 to the general assembly and

church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the

righteous made perfect,”

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The Church Described:•“The Body of Christ”

–Eph. 1:22-23 “And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.”

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The Church Described:•“The Body of Christ”

–Eph. 1:22-23–Christ is our Head

•From Him we receive nourishment - Col. 2:19

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Colossians 2:19

“and not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire

body, being supplied and held together by the joints and

ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God.”

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The Church Described:•“The Body of Christ”

–Eph. 1:22-23–Christ is our Head

•From Him we receive nourishment - Col. 2:19

–We are members of the body•1 Cor. 12:27; Rom. 12:5

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1 Corinthians 12:27

“Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it.”

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Romans 12:5

“so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually

members one of another.”

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The Church Described:•“The Household of God”

–1 Tim. 3:15 “but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.”

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The Church Described:•“The Household of God”

–1 Tim. 3:15–This emphasizes the familial relationship we enjoy in Christ•Mt. 12:48-50; Mark 10:28-30

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Matthew 12:48-50

“But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother

and who are My brothers?" 49 And stretching out His hand toward His

disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers! 50 "For whoever does the will

of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”

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Mark 10:28-30

“Peter began to say to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed

You." 29 Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or

brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and

for the gospel's sake, …”

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Mark 10:28-30

“… 30 but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and

mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to

come, eternal life.”

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The Church Described:•“The Household of God”

–1 Tim. 3:15–This emphasizes the familial relationship we enjoy in Christ

–Mt. 12:48-50; Mark 10:28-30•We are to treat one another accordingly – 1 Tim. 5:1-2

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1 Timothy 5:1-2

“Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a

father, to the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as

mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.”

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The Church Described:•“The Temple of God”

•Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Pet. 2:5

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Ephesians 2:19-22

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the

saints, and are of God's household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the

apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is

growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together

into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.”

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1 Peter 2:5

“you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual

house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through

Jesus Christ.”

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The Church Described:•“The Temple of God”

•Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Pet. 2:5–We have a responsibility to maintain purity•1 Cor. 3:16-17; 2 Cor. 6:16-7:1

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1 Corinthians 3:16-17

“Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If any man

destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is

holy, and that is what you are.”

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2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1

“Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the

living God; just as God said, "I will dwell in them and walk among them; And I will

be their God, and they shall be My people. 17 "Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate," says the Lord. "And do

not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you. …”

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2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1

“… 18 "And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to

Me," Says the Lord Almighty. 7:1 Therefore, having these promises,

beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit,

perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

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The Church Described:•“The Kingdom of Christ”

–Col. 1:13 “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,”

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The Church Described:•“The Kingdom of Christ”

–Col. 1:13–Rev. 1:9 “I, John, your brother and

fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.”

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The Church Described:•“The Kingdom of Christ”

•Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9–This emphasizes the authority making power in the church

–Christ is King – He has ALL Authority – Mt. 28:18,20

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Matthew 28:18,20

18 “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”

20 “teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ”

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The Church Described:•“The Kingdom of Christ”

•Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9–This emphasizes the authority making power in the church

–Christ is King – He has ALL Authority – Mt. 28:18,20•The church is not a democracy•Citizens do not make laws

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The Church Described:•“The Bride of Christ”

–We are betrothed to Christ–2 Cor. 11:2 “For I am jealous for

you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin.”

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The Church Described:•“The Bride of Christ”

–We are betrothed to Christ•2 Cor. 11:2

–This figure foretells of an even greater relationship with Christ in the future

–Rev. 19:6-9; Rev. 21:2

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Revelation 19:6-9

“Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and like the sound of many waters and like the sound of

mighty peals of thunder, saying, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. 7 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for

the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready." …”

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Revelation 19:6-9

“… 8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean;

for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. 9 Then he said to me,

"Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the

Lamb.' " And he said to me, "These are true words of God.”

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Revelation 21:2

“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming

down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.”

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What is the church?

•In the “universal” sense – –A great assembly–A great company of people–Made up of all those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb – both living and dead

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What is the church?

•To illustrate the blessings and privileges, the church is called …–The body of Christ–The household of God–The temple of God–The kingdom of Christ–The bride of Christ

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This is the church Jesus spoke of when He said“I will build My

church”

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Do you want to be a part of His

glorious Body,the church?

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How to become a part of Christ’s body …

•Faith / Believe–Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it

is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”

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How to become a part of Christ’s body …

•Faith / Believe–Hebrews 11:6–Romans 10:17 “So faith comes

from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ”

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How to become a part of Christ’s body …

•Faith / Believe•Repent

–Luke 13:3,5 “I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”

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How to become a part of Christ’s body …

•Faith / Believe•Repent•Confess Jesus as the Christ

–Rom. 10:10 “for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”

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How to become a part of Christ’s body …

•Faith / Believe•Repent•Confess Jesus as the Christ•Be Baptized

–Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:3; Acts 22:16

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Mark 16:16

“He who has believed and has been baptized shall be

saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be

condemned.”

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Acts 2:38

“Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy

Spirit.”

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Romans 6:3

“Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into

Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death?”

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Acts 22:16

“'Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His

name.'”

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How to remain in the body of Christ

•You must continue as a Christian, striving for a life with Christ.–God does not expect immediate perfection

–Rom. 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"

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How to remain in the body of Christ

•He just expects us to obey His will; to do our very best.–Rom. 12:1 "Therefore I urge you,

brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship."

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How to remain in the body of Christ

•Repent of our sins when found in our lives–Acts 8:22 “Therefore repent of this

wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.”

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How to remain in the body of Christ

•Repent of our sins when found in our lives–James 5:16 “Therefore, confess

your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.”

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How to remain in the body of Christ

•Repent of our sins when found in our lives–1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins,

He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”