How do you truly understand something as profound as the Lord’s church? The New Testament doesn't give us just one definition—it gives us a rich tapestry of metaphors: the body, the bride, the building, and many more. Each one adds color and depth, revealing different facets of what Christ's church truly is.
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Defining the Church - Part 2
What is the difference between the "visible church" and the "invisible church"—and why should it matter? Well, the truth is, these distinctions matter profoundly, because Scripture never envisions a Christian who claims to belong to Jesus Christ yet remains disconnected from a local church. Perhaps that describes you right now—you profess faith in Christ, but you're disengaged, disconnected, and standing at a distance from His church.
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Defining the Church - Part 1
When you consider the teaching of the New Testament, it is clear that those who have been redeemed by Christ are to have lives centered on the church. Throughout the apostles' teaching and preaching ministries, they never wavered from being connected to the church. They sought to teach the church, train the church, pray for the church, and engage in daily life with the church.
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Our Union with Christ: Three Compelling Illustrations - Part 6
What does it mean that a Christian is a temple of the Holy Spirit? The presence of God among His people is a reoccuring theme or motif woven throughout Scripture. And in Ephesians 2, Paul highlights that God's presence isn't simply among His people but in His people through the powerful ministry of the Holy Spirit. This is part of what it means to be in union with Christ.