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What the Church is (As per Gospels)

k` F´mbncn¡Ww

The Church Militant and Victorious k` PbmfnIfmb ssk\yambncn¡Ww

Church militant against Gates of Hell ]mXmfKm]pcw -þ AXns\XnscbpÅ ssk\oI k` Church having the keys of KingdomssZhcmPyªnsâ Xmt¡mepÅ k`

Ministry of Church k`bpsS in{iqj

Church having a binding ministry _Ônç¶ in{iqj

The Church is to have a Loosing ministry _Ô\w Agnç¶ in{iqj

Church with Authority A[nImcapÅ k`

 

 Church in Earth is connected with heaven kzÀ¤hpambn _Ôn¡s¸«ncnç¶ k`

The Church is to be a United Church sFIyXbpÅ k`

Church should continue to carry on the work which our Lord Jesus Christ began while upon the earth. tbip XpS§nb {]hy¯nIÄ XpSêI

Fivefold Ministry5 hn[ in{iqjIÄ Eph 4:11

• NT Ministries• Apostle

At¸mkvXe³ • Prophet {]hmNI³ • Evangelist kphnijI³ • Pastor CSb³ • Teacher

D]tjvSmhv

• OT Ministies• Priests ]ptcmlnX∙m

À • Judges \

ymbm[n]∙mÀ • Kings cmPm¡∙mÀ • Prophets

{]hmNI∙mÀ • Pastor/Shepherds

CSb∙mÀ

Church Quotes

Baseball is like Church. Many attend out but few understand

"Church isn’t where you meet. Church isn’t a building. Church is what you do. Church is who you are. Church is the human outworking of the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s not go to Church, let’s be the Church."

Trying to run a church without revivals can be done when you can run a gasoline engine on buttermilk." Sunday, Billy

"What the Church needs to-day is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use -- men of prayer, men mighty in prayer. The Holy Ghost does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men. He does not anoint plans, but men, men of prayer." E.M BOUNDS

Absolutely nothing will revitalize a discouraged church faster than rediscovering it’s purpose. [Rick Warren]

We need Church growth not for a bigger church or a better standing in the denomination, but for the purpose of seeing lost souls found and folded.

“The church is the only cooperative society in the world that exists for the benefit of its non-members.” [William Temple]

Is Jesus Christ exalted as the Son of God who is risen from the dead? (Acts 2:22-24){InkvXptbiphns\ acW¯n \nìw

DbÀs¯gpt¶Á ssZh]p{X\mbn al¯zs]Sp¯pìthm

Is the Bible honored and taught with authority as God's revealed will for his

creation? (2 Timothy 3:16)krjvSnsbædn¨pÅ

ssZh¯nsâ ]ctamt±iambo thZ]pkvXIs¯

A[nImct¯mSpIqSn ]Tn¸nçìthm

Is there freedom and vitality in the praise and worship? (Psalms 150)

Bcm[\bn ]qÀ®amb kzmX´rhpw iànbpapt m?

Is genuine love practically expressed by the people? (John 13:34-35

bYmÀ°amb kvt\lw {]mtbmKoIXe¯n P\§Ä {]ZÀin¸nçìt m

Does the church encourage relationships among themselves that

go beyond merely attending meetings and services? (Acts 2:42-47, 5:42)

bYmÀ° Iq«mbvabpsS Bg§fnte¡v P\s¯ k` t{]mÂkmln¸ nçìt m ?

Do the leaders exercise pastoral care, servant leadership, and biblical authority? (1 Peter 5:2-3, Hebrews 13:17)

tkh\at\m`mhapÅ t\XrXzhpw, CSbsâ IêXepw,

hN\¯nsâ A[nImchpw k`m t\XrXzw {]ISn¸nçìt m?

Do the leaders exemplify Christian virtue and character? (integrity, loyalty, humility?) (1 Timothy 3:1-13)ss{IkvXh kz`mhtijvTXIÄ t\XrXzw

{]ISn¸nçìt m? (kXykÔX,hnizkvXX,Xmgva)

Is there acknowledgment of and regular input from the five gift ministries set in the church for our maturity

- apostles, prophets, pastors, evangelists, and teachers?

(Ephesians 4:11-15)At¸mkvXe³, {]hmNI³, CSb³, kphntijI³,

D]tZjvSmhv Fìo 5 hn[in{iqjIÄ k`bn AwKoIcnís¸Spìt m?

Is there an outward, evangelistic thrust to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ?

(Matthew 28:19-20)kphntijoIcW¯n k` kPohamtWm?

Have people's lives been positively changed through their involvement?

(Romans 12:2)P\§fpsS PohnX¯nî bYmÀ°amb

hyXnbm\w hêìthm

Is the Church a place of deliverance, a place of comfort.

k` Hê hnSpXensâbpw Bizmk¯nsâbpw CSamtWm?

Is the Church equips its members for an effective ministry

k` hnizmknIsf ip{iqjímbn Hê¡nsbSpç¶ CSamtWm?

Time Line – AD 35 -70Author – Dr. Luke

Luke is a

PhysicianHistorian

Theologian Evangelist.

The Beginning of the Church

(Acts 1:1-8:1)

Jesus's Ascension Acts 1:1-11

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas Acts 1:12-26

Pentecost Acts 2:1-41

Church Beginning Acts 2:42-47

Peter Heals the Beggar Acts 3

Peter & John at the Sanhedrin Acts 4:1-31

Ananias and Sapphira Acts 4:32-5:11

Gamaliel Speaks for the Apostles Acts 5:12-42

Choosing the 7 Acts 6:1-7

Stephen Seized Acts 6:8-15

Stephen's Discourse Acts 7:1-53

Stephen Martyred Acts 7:54-8:1

Persecution & Dispersion of the

Church

Conversions of Samarians Acts 8:2-25

Philip and the Ethiopians Acts 8:26-40

Saul's Conversion Acts 9:1-25

Saul 1st Meets Believers in Jerusalem Acts 9:26-31

(Acts 8:2-12:23) Peter Heals Aeneas in Lydda Acts 9:32-35

Peter Raises Dorcas in Joppa Acts 9:36-43

Peter Meets Cornelius Acts 10:1-11:18

Church at Antioch (Syria) Acts 11:19-30

Peter's Escape from Prison Acts 12:1-19

Herod's Death Acts 12:19-23

Paul's 1st Missionary Trip

Saul & Barnabas Start Trip Acts 12:24-13:3

(Acts 12:24-14:28)

Cyprus Acts 13:4-12

Pisidian Antioch Acts 13:13-52

Iconium Acts 14:1-7

Lystra & Derbe Acts 14:8-21

Return to Antioch Acts 14:21-28

The Council at Jerusalem

Council at Jerusalem Acts 15:1-35(Acts 15:1-35)

Philippi Acts 16:11-40

Paul's 2nd Missionary Trip Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9

Berea Acts 17:10-14

Athens Acts 17:15-34

(Acts 15:36-18:22) Corinth Acts 18:1-18

Paul Returns to Antioch Acts 18:18-22

Paul's 3rd Missionary Trip

Paul Travels to Galatia & Phrygia Acts 18:23

(Acts 18:23-20:38) Apollos in Ephesus Acts 18:24-28

Paul in Ephesus Acts 19

Paul in Macedonia & Greece Acts 20:1-16

Paul in Miletus Acts 20:17-38

Paul Arrested in Jerusalem Paul to Caesarea Acts 21:1-14

(Acts 21-26) Arrival in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-26

Paul's Arrest Acts 21:27-22:29

Paul Before the Sanhedrin Acts 22:30-23:11

Paul's Transfer to Caesarea Acts 23:12-35

Paul Before Felix Acts 24

Paul Before Festus Acts 25:1-12

\ Paul Before Agrippa Acts 25:13-26:32

Paul's Trip to Rome

Paul Sails to Rome Acts 27:1-8

(Acts 27-28) Shipwreck Acts 27:9-28:10

  Paul in Rome Acts 28:11-31

Early Christian mission according to Acts

The Principle of God's Sovereignty ssZh¯nsâ ]cam[nImcw • Despite the abundance of conflicts and setbacks to the early church,

Luke communicates clearly that God is the final victor. GXp kwLÀj¯nsâ \Sphnepw Ahkm\ hnPbw ssZh¯në

am{Xw

• numerous internal problems were also turned into divine victories. B´coI {]iv\§Ä-þ Ahkm\¯n AXpv ssZhoI hnPbambn

XoÀì • Fear of God was noted in early Church. (Acts 5)

ssZh`bw• Sovereign God directly intervenes with Saul (Acts 9) siuepambn

ssZhwt\cn«p CSs]Spì

• God Continues To Protect Jerusalem Church. ssZhoI kwc£Ww

Name of Jesus was exalted

• Peter's Pentecost sermon

• Stephen – One message makes the difference

• Philip – Lay minister

• Paul's Theological approach

• Appalos – The Orator

Total Reliance on the Holy Spirit.]cnip²mßmhns\ k¼qÀ®ambn B{ibnçì

Placing top priority on being endued with power from on high.

Dbc¯nse iàn {]m]ns¨SpçI F¶Xmbnêì {]Ya hnjbw

Armed and Anointed by the Holy Spirit, they launched a militant assault on the kingdom of Satan km¯msâ cmPy¯ns\XnbpÅ BßoI bp²w

Abundance of divine grace which provide all the power, Gifts, ministries and fruits necessary to carry on God’s work

in this world.ssZh{]hr¯nbv¡p th p¶ iànbpw, Ir]Ifpw, hc§fpw,

^e§fpw, in{iqjIfpw {]m]ns¨Spçhm³

Speaking Gifts Serving Gifts

Word of Wisdom Faith

Word of Knowledge Healing

Prophecy Miraculous powers

Tongues Service

Interpretation Discernment

Apostle Helps

Teacher Administration

Encouragement Giving

Leadership Mercy

Evangelist  

Pastor-teacher  

Realizing the full potential of gifts and ministries in the body of Christ

k`bv¡p e`yambncnç¶ Ir]mhc§fpsSbpw, in{iqjIfpsSbpw apgph³ km²yXIfpw

Xncn¨dnbphm³

Total Submission to the move of the Holy Spirit ]cnip²mßmhnë k¼qÀ®ambn Ingvs]SpI

Holy spiritAs per the book of Acts

• Empower us (1:8) iàn

•Boldness (4:31) ss[cyw

•Fear of God (5:3 -5,11) ssZh`bw

•Wisdom (6:3,11) Úm\w

•Guidance (16:6 – 10) \S¯n¸v

•Gifts (19:6) Ir]mhcw

The Principle of Prayer {]mÀ°\

Being filled with the Holy SpiritBß\ndthmSpÅ {]mÀ°\

Prayer became their lifestyleAhêsS PohnX ssienbmbnêì

Promoting fellowship in the ChurchIq«mbva _Ôw hÀ²n¨p

Receiving boldness and authority in preachinghN\ in{iqjç th p¶ ss[cyhpw A[nImchqw t\

Sphm³

Settling Church disputesk`bnse {]iv\ ]cnlmc¯n\v

Helping others to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

FÃmhêw Bß\nhv {]m]nç¶Xnë th n

Converting hard-hearted people and enemies of the Church.

ITn\ lrZbcmb hyànIfpw k`bpsS i{Xp¡fpw am\km´cs¸Sp¶Xnë th n

Seeing miracles of healing and deliverance.AXv`pX tcmKim´nbpw hnSpXeIfpw Imé¶Xnë

th n

Launching new evangelistic ventureskphntij¯nsâ hmXnepIÄ Xpdç¶Xnë th n

Delivering people from prison.Imcm{Kl¯n \nìw hyànIsf hnSphnç¶Xnë th n

Making decisions vital to the work of the Churchk`bnse kp{][m\amb Xoêam\§Ä FSpç¶Xnë th n

Equipping and ordaining workers for ministry.hnizmknIsf in{iqjç th n Hê¡n FSpç¶Xnë th n

PRAYER IN PAULINE EPISTLESs]utemknsâ teJ\§fnse {]mÀ°\

What God Wants us to know. Eph 1: 15 -23]

\mw F´v AdnbWsaì ssZhw B{Klnçì.

1 He prayed that God would give to believers a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ.

SuCkijsr[kyjv+k† egjÐl r^jH Ðlr^js‚ukA sixj~lmjs‚ukA @šlijsr fSg%fjr\

2. He prayed that the eyes of their understanding would be enlightened.

rj$xksm <{pup{Öj YedlCjv+jmkilR

3. He Prayed that they might know the hope of their calling and the riches of their inheritance.

Lis‚ ijxjulhk† @C T'sf™A ijCk“‰lgjH Lis‚ LidlC ^js‚ a<jalPrA T'sf™A LyjSu%fjrkA

4. He Prayed that they might know the exceeding greatness of God’s Power toward those who believe.

Lis‚ CÎfjuksm LxiM ihj~A T'sf™A rj$& LyjSu%fj™A Yel¥=j[k™;

What God Wants us to have (Eph 3: 14 – 21)\mw F´v {]m]n¡Wsaì ssZhw B{Klnçì.

To be filled with the fullness of God . How do we get full of God ?

sspi^js‚ th*l rjyijSrlxA rjyŒk igjdF§s\ \apç B \ndhv {]m]n¡mw ?

By being strenghtnened with might of his spirit in the inner man.

Lds^ ark,Usr cA>¢jv+k CÎfjSulsm >hs~Sm%fj™A

By Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith. Ydjc„k ijCIlc^lH rj$xksm <{pu$xjH icjS[%fj™A

By being rooted and grounded in the four dimensional love of God.

rj$& ScÍ<^jH Sigo'j Lmjœlrs~+}igluj ijfjukA rJxikA KugikA @qikA t#k t™ cdh ijCk“‰lSglmkA

dosm Yz<j~lrkA

What God wants us to be (Phil 1 : 9 – 11)\mw F´v BbnXocWsaì ssZhw B{Klnçì.

Believers abound more and moreസ്�നേ�ഹം� നേ�ലക്കു�നേ�ല്‍ പരി�ജ്ഞാ��ത്തി�ല��

സ്കല വി�നേവികത്തി�ല�� വിര്‍ദ്ധി�ച്ചു� വിരി�ക

That they would approve things that are excellent. t`Xmt`X§sf hnshNn¡m³ km[n¡Ww

That they would be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ

ക്രിക�സ്�തു�വി�s‚ ��ളി�നേലക്കു� ��ര്‍മ്മലന്മാ�രി��ഇടര്‍ച്ചുയി�ല്ലാ�വിരി�� Bbn Xoêhm³

That they would be filled with the fruits of righteousness which give glory to God.

sspi^js‚ �ഹംതു"ത്തി�ന്നും�� പ�കഴ്�ചെ&ക്കു���യി�ട്ടു�നേയിശു�ക്രിക�സ്�തു�വി���ല്‍ �)തു� ഫല� ��റഞ്ഞവിരി���യി� തു)നേരിണം�

എന്നും�� ഞാ�ന്‍ ക്രിപ�ര്‍ത്ഥി�ക്കു�ന്നും�

What God wants us to Do (Col 1: 9 – 12)\mw F´v sN¿Wsaì ssZhw B{Klnçì.

Paul wanted believers to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and Spiritual Understanding.

ആത്മി�കമാ�യ സകല ജ്ഞാ�നത്തി�ല�� വി�വേവികത്തി�ല��അവിs‚ ഇഷ്�ടത്തി�s‚ പരി�ജ്ഞാ�ന� കൊക�ണ്ടു� ന�റഞ്ഞു�വിവേരിണം�

He wanted them to walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing

പ3ര്‍ണ്ണക്രിപസ്�ദത്തി�ന്നും�യി� കര്‍ത്തി�വി�ന്നും� നേയി�ഗ്യ7��ക��വിണ്ണ� \SçI

He wanted them to be fruitful in every good work by being strengthened with the might of

God’s glorious power.അവിsâ �ഹംതു"ത്തി�sâ വില്ലാഭതു"ത്തി�ന്നും� ഒത്തിവിണ്ണ�

പ3ര്‍ണ്ണശുക്തി�നേയി�ചെട ബലചെ<നേടണംചെ�ന്നും��

Principle of Fasting D]hmkw

After Christ's ascensionIÀ¯mhnsâ kzÀ¤mtcmlW¯në tijw

By a Group Together (Corporate fasting)k`bmbpÅ D]hmkw

Occasion for the Spirit's Special Guidance{]XyIamb Bß \S¯n¸në th n

Changed the Course of Historyk`m Ncn{X¯nsâ Zni Xnê¯nb D]hmkw

Before this word from the Holy Spirit there seems to have been no organized mission of the church beyond the eastern seacoast of the Mediterranean.

Before this, Paul had made no missionary journeys westward to Asian Minor, Greece, or Rome, or Spain.

Before this Paul had not written any of his letters which were all the result of his missionary travels beginning here.

ANOINTED PREACHING

Bß\ndhpÅ hN\iniqj

To Explain The Scriptures

Hold Up The Scriptures As Light

Disturb People In Error

Present Christ As The Only Hope Of The World

Body of Christ - Church

It was biblical

It was understandable

It was warm

It was Positive

It was practical

It was exemplary

It was Exciting

It convicts of Sin and produces revival

It moves men and women to be baptized with the Holy Spirit

It produces faith

It confronts demonic powers

It is confirmed by the operation of the Spiritual gifts.

Principle of Spiritual Warfare BßoI bp²w

Persecution ]oV

Moral compromise [mÀ½oI aqey¨ypXn

Distraction.

Spiritual Warfare

Principle 1: They applied the position of authority BßoI A[nImcw

Principle 2: They knew about the key power God gave them and they knew how to use it every day and in each situation where necessaryBßoI A[nImcw AhÀ a\Ênem¡nbnêì. ssZ\wZn\ kmlNcy§fn AhÀ Bhiybmb Øm\§fn AhÀ AXv D]tbmKn¨nêì

Principle 3: They didn’t fear the devil and his demons.ss]imNoI iànIsf AhÀ `bs¸«nê¶nÃ

Principle 4: They knew their enemy, they knew who he is, what he can do, how he works and when he works.i{Xp BcmsWìw, F§s\bmWv {]hÀ¯nç¶Xv Fìw AhÀ a\Ênem¡nêì

Principle 5: The Cross of Jesus is at the centre of the whole struggle against the evil one because Satan was conquered at the Cross.IÀ¯mhmb tbiphnsâ {Iqinsâ adhn \nì sIm pÅ bp²w

Principle 6: It is God's battle. bp²w sN¿p¶Xv ssZhamæì

Principle 7: Kept a pure heart. lrZb ip²n

Principle 8: The will of God is of utmost importance in spiritual warfare.BßoI bp²¯n ssZhlnX¯n bp²w sNt¿ Xv hfsc {]m[m\ytadnb hnjbamWv

Principle 9: Proclaim the victory in Christ.tbiphneqsSbpÅ hnPbw {]tLmjnçI

Principle 10: They act offensively and not defensively.{]Xntcm[¯në ]Icw i{Xphns\ B{Ianç¶ bp²w X{´w

Principle 11: They asked fellow believers to join them in the struggle against the evil one. The concentration of powers is a very important principle in warfareHÁípÅ bp²aÃ. aÁpÅhscbpw klIcn¸n¨p sIm pÅ bp²w

Signs and Wonders

AXv`pX§fpw ASbmf§fpw

Jesus wants to be Glorified

tbip alXzs¸SWw

Jesus Wants to be Known

tbip Adnbs¸tSWw

Jesus Want to be Seen

tbiphnsâ iànbpsS {]ZÀi\w

Jesus Want to be God

tbip ssZhambn Adnbs¸tSWw

UNITY sFIyX

Unity in Vision ZÀi\¯n sFIyX

****ONE ANOTHER****

Verses that Focus on Attitudes1: Have the Same Mind With One Another (Romans 12:16)

Verses Promoting Spiritual Growth and Health in the Body of Christ

2: Encourage and Build Up One Another ((Col. 1:28-2:2).

3 Admonish One Another (Romans 15:14)

4 Comfort and Encourage One Another (1 Thessalonians 4:18)

5 Assemble Together With One Another (Ephesians 5:19)

6 Bear One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6:2)

Verses Promoting the Good of the Body of Christ

7 Seek After That Which is Good for One Another

(1 Thessalonians 5:15)

8 Honest With One Another (Colossians 3:9)

9: Show Hospitality to One Another (1 Peter 4:9)

10: Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss (Rom16:16)

Verses Promoting Unity and Peace in the Body of Christ

11 Be at Peace With One Another (1 Thessalonians 5:13)

12: Be Devoted to One Another in Brotherly Love (Romans 12:10)

13: Give Preference to One Another in Honor (Romans 12:10)

14: Clothe Yourselves with Humility Toward One Another; and be Subject to One Another (1 Peter 5:5)

15: Show Forbearance Toward One Another (Ephesians 4:2)

16: Accept One Another (Romans 15:7)

17: Be Kind to One Another, Tenderhearted, Forgiving One Another (Eph 4:32)

Verses Promoting Ministry and the Function of the Body of Christ

18: Serve One Another (Galatians 5:13)

19: Live and Work as Members of One Another (Rom 12:4-8)

The Negative Commands

1 Do Not Judge One Another (Rom 14:13).

2 Do Not have Lawsuits With One Another (1 Cor. 6:7)

3 Do Not Bite and Devour One Another (Gal. 5:15).

4 Do Not Challenge and Envy One Another (Gal. 5:26).

Do Not Speak Evil or Complain Against One Another (James 4:11)

6 Do Not Seek Glory from One Another (John 5:44).

Principle of Strategy {]hÀ¯\ ]²XnIÄ

Strategy of evangelism kphntijoIcWw

Strategy of Church Planting k`IÄ Øm]nçI

The Principle of the Open Gospel hnime Nn´mKXnbpÅ kphntijw

The Principle of Indigenization {]mtZinh¡cWw

The Principle of Decentralization hntI{´oIcWw

Principle of taking care the needy ones. (Church for the Poor)

Worshiping Church.

Principle of purity

Ministry of Encouragement

Characteristics of the New Testament Church

Trained ministry leaders with vision. ZÀi\apÅ-þ]cnioe\w e`n¨ in{iqjm t\{XXzw

Solid Bible Teaching iàamb hN\ ]T\w

. Anointed Word

Spirit filled Worship Bß \ndhnepÅ Bcm[\

Openness and receptivity to Holy Spirit ]cniq²mß {]hÀ¯\§sf AwKoIcnçhmëÅ

Xpd¶ kao]\w

Evangelism kphntijoIcWw

Willingness to change hyXymk§Ä AwKoIcnçhmëÅ a\Êpv

Group Interaction

Approach to new comers ]pXpXmbn ISìhê¶ hyànItfmSpÅ kao]\w

The Transformation Factor cq]m´c¯nte¡v \bnçI Importance of Fellowship Iq«mbvabpsS {]m[m\yw