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The Church Jesus Built

Matthew 16:13-19. The Church Jesus Built. Ekklesia , Vine’s.

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The Church Jesus Built

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  1. Matthew 16:13-19 The Church Jesus Built

  2. Ekklesia, Vine’s from ek, "out of," and klesis, "a calling" (kaleo, "to call"), was used among the Greeks of a body of citizens "gathered" to discuss the affairs of State, Act 19:39. In the Sept. it is used to designate the "gathering" of Israel, summoned for any definite purpose, or a "gathering" regarded as representative of the whole nation. In Act 7:38 it is used of Israel; in 19:32, 41, of a riotous mob. http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm?type=getTopic&topic=Assembly&DictList=9

  3. Ekklesia, Vine’s It has two applications to companies of Christians, (a) to the whole company of the redeemed throughout the present era, the company of which Christ said, "I will build My Church," Mat 16:18, and which is further described as "the Church which is His Body," Eph 1:22; 5:23, (b) in the singular number (e.g., Mat 18:17, RV marg., "congregation"), to a company consisting of professed believers, e.g., Act 20:28; 1Cr 1:2; Gal 1:13; 1Th 1:1; 2Th 1:1; 1Ti 3:5, and in the plural, with reference to churches in a district. http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm?type=getTopic&topic=Assembly&DictList=9

  4. Jesus built His church. • Acts 2:47b …And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. • Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. • 1 Timothy 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

  5. Why is the church important? Salvation is there! • Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. • Cf. Ephesians 1:22-23 • Acts 2:47b …And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

  6. Why is the church important? • Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, • Cf. Acts 2:47b …And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. Salvation is there! • 1 Corinthians 15:24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. • Matthew 16:18-19 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,…

  7. How do we find Jesus’ church? Jesus’ body is not divided. • 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 • Ephesians 4:4-6

  8. How do we find Jesus’ church? Denominationalism is sinful. • 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 • Romans 8:5-7 Enmity - a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism. Dictionary.com

  9. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. Luke 8:4-11 v.11 “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

  10. The Seed Principle Genesis 1:10-13 10 And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good. 11 Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 So the evening and the morning were the third day.

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  15. When the seed (God’s word) is sown (preached), the church is the result. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. Acts 2:47 …And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

  16. The Seed Principle Demonstrated Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. 20 But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. 22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

  17. The Seed Principle Demonstrated Acts 11:19-26 23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. 25 Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. 26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

  18. The Seed Principle Demonstrated Paul’s sowing at Corinth Acts 18 1 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 4-5 And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.5 When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

  19. The Seed Principle Demonstrated Paul’s sowing at Corinth 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Cf 1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God…

  20. The Seed Principle Demonstrated The results of Paul’s sowing at Corinth: Acts 18:8 Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

  21. Same Seed – Same Plants 1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church. • Thessalonica • Colosse • Ephesus • Philippi • Rome • Laodicea • Pergamos

  22. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name.

  23. The right name • Disciples are called Christians. • Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

  24. The right name. • Where in the Scriptures can we find: • Baptists (other than John the Baptist) • Catholics • Methodists • Presbyterians • Adventists • Mormons • Pentecostals No Hyphenated Christians

  25. The right name • Names for the church in Scripture: • The church – Acts 5:11 • Church of Christ – Romans 16:16 • Church of God – 1 Corinthians 1:2 • House of God – 1 Timothy 3:15 • Body of Christ – Colossians 1:18 • The kingdom – Colossians 1:13

  26. The right name • Where in the Scriptures can we find: • Baptist • Catholic • Methodist • Presbyterian • Seventh Day Adventist • Mormon • Pentecostal

  27. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name. • Scripturally organized.

  28. Scripturally organized. • Christ as Head. • Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth • Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

  29. Scripturally organized. • Elders in every church. • Acts 14:23 So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. • Cf. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 • 1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;

  30. Scripturally organized. • Deacons serving under the elders. • Acts 6:1-4, cf. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 • Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ,To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

  31. Scripturally organized. • No popes • No synods • No conventions • No board of deacons • No sponsoring churches

  32. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name. • Scripturally organized. • Abides in the doctrine of Christ.

  33. The right doctrine • 2 John 9-11 • John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. • 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, • Cf. 1 Corinthians 1:10

  34. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name. • Scripturally organized. • Abides in the doctrine of Christ. • Scriptural worship

  35. The right worship • John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” • Cf. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. • Matthew 15:9 And in vain they worship Me, Teachingasdoctrines the commandments of men.’”

  36. The right worship • Singing, Ephesians 5:19 • Praying, 1 Corinthians 14:14-17 • Preaching the word, Acts 11:26 • Partaking of the Lord’s Supper, Acts 20:7 • Giving of one’s means, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

  37. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name. • Scripturally organized. • Abides in the doctrine of Christ. • Scriptural worship • Scriptural work

  38. The right work Evangelism • 1 Thessalonians 1:8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. • Philippians 4:15-16 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.

  39. The right work Edification • Ephesians 4:11-16 • 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

  40. The right work Limited benevolence • Acts 6:1-6 • Romans 15:25-27 • 1 Timothy 5:16 If any believing man orwoman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows.

  41. The right work • The church is not: • A social club • A sports association • A soup kitchen • A thrift shop • Orphanage management • Hospital management

  42. How do we find Jesus’ church? Find one that looks like the one in the New Testament. • Wears the right name. • Scripturally organized. • Abides in the doctrine of Christ. • Scriptural worship • Scriptural work • Scriptural conditions of salvation

  43. Conditions of salvation • Faith, John 8:24 • Repentance, Luke 13:3 • Confession, Romans 10:10 • Baptism, Mark 16:16 • Remain faithful, Revelation 2:10

  44. The Seed (word of God, Luke 8:11) Human Creeds + Churches of Christ Christians

  45. It takes a different seed. + = Baptist Churches, Baptists

  46. It takes a different seed. + = Catholic Churches, Catholics

  47. It takes a different seed. + = Mormon Church, Mormons

  48. Obey the Gospel tonight!

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