Our Hearts are the Church
We are the Church
When You Hear, “We are the Church”
What does that Mean to you?
Means: United as one body, The Body of Christ, and that all Believers are part of an Eternal Life called Salvation. An Assembly of Born again Believers.
Meaning in Hebrew: “ Assembly” or “Congregation”
Meaning according to the Ephesians: “ A New Temple Built in Christ, by Christ, and for Christ”
Examples:
- Always Growing
- Always Offering Hope
- Always making a Difference in the World
- Temple of the Holy Spirit
- House Hold of God
- The Building of God
- Body of Christ
We Go to church, to Worship God, Strengthen Our Faith, Receive Spiritual Guidance and Support, Connect with the Community, and to Learn and Understand. Find Purpose and Meaning, to make a Positive Impact.
Attending Church is so Important! (Hebrews 10:25)
- God says his Word we should attend Church Regularly
- Worshipping Jesus together is Powerful
- We Need Christian Community in the Church
- We Grow more Spiritually when we gather together at Church, then we can be stewers by Ourselves.
God Refers as the Church being : God’s People in one Location - In the Heart
Matthew 18:17 - Church
Matthew 16: “Church” those who are called by his Name who have Devoted their Lives to Him in Service, Obedience, and Love.”
To be the Church : To not Simply Believe in Jesus; its Reflecting the Teachings and Love of Jesus, Producing and Displaying the Fruit of His very Spirit inside us. (The 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit.)
Paul Describes the Church as - The Body of Christ, a Unified Community of Believers in Christ, united by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12 - all believers are united in Christ forming one body with different members each with unique gifts and roles.
Christ is the Head of the Body, Providing Leadership, Nourishment, and Direction.
In ephesians, Paul Describes the Church as the Household of God, where Believers are Adopted into God’s Family.
The Church is a Place of Belonging, Support, and Shared Faith.
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