THE CHURCH
Definition: The
church is a body of baptized believers united by covenant to obey the Great
Commission and practice the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. The
church is the spiritual Body of Christ united and gifted and directed by the
presence of the Holy Spirit.
The Church is
the People of God:
John 1:12,13; 1Corinthians 12:12-31; 2Corinthians 6:16-18; Galatians 3:16-19;
Ephesians 2:11-22; Colossians 1:15-20; 1Peter 2:4-10.
The Church has
a sure Foundation:
Matthew 16:18-20; 28:16-20; John 10:14-18.
The Church has
a Salvation Mission:
Matthew 28:19,20; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; Acts 26:16-18; 2Corinthians 5:16-21;
Ephesians 3:7-13; Ephesians 5:25-27; Philippians 1:5-11; 1Peter 2:5,9; Jude
24,25.
The Church has
Spiritual Unity:
John 17; 1Corinthians 1:10ff.; Galatians 1:6-9; Galatians 3:23-29; Ephesians
4:1-3; 1Peter 3:8ff.
The Church has
God-given Leadership:
Acts 6:1-6; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 14:21-23; Acts 20:17-35; 1Corinthians 12:4-30;
Ephesians 4:8-16; 1Thessalonians 5:12,13; 1Timothy 3:2-13; Titus 1:7-9;
Hebrews 10:23-25;
The Church has
a God-given Message:
Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:45-48; Acts 5:42; Romans 1:15,16; 1Corinthians 1:21-24;
1Corinthians 2:2; 1Corinthians.15:3-8; Galatians 1:6-12; 2Timothy 4:2.
Jesus Christ
began the church:
Matthew 16:13-19.
Jesus Christ
loved the church:
Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25; 2Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:7.
Jesus Christ
is the Head of the church:
Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 4:15; 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Colossians 2:19.
Christians are
Members of the Body of Christ:
Romans 12:4,5; 1Corinthians 6:15; Ephesians 5:30.
The Holy
Spirit is the Manager of the Church:
1Corinthians 12:4-11.
Christ's
Present Ministry of Preparation in the Church:
Through human
leadership,
Acts 20:17-38; 1Timothy 3; 2Timothy 2:2-4; 2Timothy 2: 20-26; 1Peter 5:1-11;
Through the Holy Spirit, 2Corinthians 3:18,19. Officers of the
church: Ephesians 4:8-16; Deacons, Acts 6:3; 1Timothy 3:8-13;
Elders, Acts 11:30; Acts 15:2,6,23; 1Timothy 5:1,17; James 5:14; 1Peter
4:1; Bishops, Philippians 1:1; 1Timothy 3:1-7; Titus1:1-8.
Ordinances of
the church: Baptism,
Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Romans 6:23;
Colossians 2:12.
The Lord’s
Supper, Luke
22:7-38; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.
God gave the
church a unique task:
1Corinthians 5:1-6:20.
The Holy
Spirit is perfecting the church:
2Corinthians 3:18,19; 1John 2:1-3; John 15: 1-8; Ephesians 2:19-21; Ephesians
5:23-33.
As you read the
Bible verses, you will notice other verses that relate to the same subject. It
will increase your knowledge if you will add other verses to the proper
section.
Discuss with other
Christians what you have learned. Ask other Christians for other verses to add
to each section.
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