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“…I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16.18 Whatever you want These days it’s possible to find just about whatever you might want in a church.
What shall I render to the LORD For all his benefits to me? I will take up the cup of salvation And call upon the name of the LORD I will pay my vows to the LORD Nowin the presence of all his people. Psalm 116.12-14 A festive people Trying…
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5.13 Three uses of “salt” The declining state of the Church in America suggests…
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” Matthew 5.14-16 Jesus and light…
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6.7 The first Church It is unlikely that believers, even really sincere and growing believers, practicing their faith as individuals only,…
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for edifying of the body of Christ… Ephesians 4.11, 12 Saints and members The “saints” of the Lord, according to the New…
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 1 Corinthians 12.27 Four levels of “church” In the New Testament the term “church” is applied at four levels among the community of believers.
And he put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1.22, 23 Keeping pace? The increasing decline and cultural marginalization of Christianity in America and the West…
Maybe going to church is what God wants most of all for you.