“I am a church man!” Ever heard that confession before? It means that I believe in the reality, the authority and the eternality of the Church! The word “church” comes from the word “ecclesia” meaning “called out ones.” The Lord Jesus Christ has and is calling out a people unto Himself.
He calls them through His Word and His Spirit.
He calls them unto salvation and service.
He calls them to love one another and encourage one another.
God has established only three institutions:
The family.
The Church.
The government.
And only those three! Of those three institutions, only one will stand forever. And that one is the Church. Jesus told the disciple Peter that “upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18
The Church is His bride. Ephesians 5:32-33
The Church is His Body. Ephesians 5:23, 30
The Church is His flock. John 10:9-11
The Church is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 6:19-20
Jesus died for His church, His called-out ones.
He gave His life for His sheep.
His church will stand FOREVER! Ephesians 3:20-21!
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