The Church (Foundations, saved to serve)

Attention Grabber

one of the scariest words . . . c . h . u .r . c. h

people have thousand different definition

people have a thousand different experiences

it usually causes strong reactions

people who have never been to church have strong opinions

people who were raised in the church have strong opinions

Thank God that we have the Bible to center us

The word church in the Bible

a group of people called out and called together for a particular purpose

Foundation of the Church

Matthew 16:17–18 NASB95

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. 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.

Head of the Church

Ephesians 1:22–23 NASB95

22 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.

Purpose of the Church

Matthew 28:19–20 NASB95

19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Church Relations

Acts 6 (Deacons)

Body of Christ

Church Discipline