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…