THE CHURCH: A HABITATION OF GOD IN THE SPIRIT
The Body of Christ – Priesthood of believers – a Mystery
Eph 3 v 3 - 11 & 1Cor.2v4-7
☺☺☺☺☺
CHRIST
ALONE
THE CENTRE OF ALL
EPH 1 v 23
☺☺☺☺☺
Members in particular and one of another:
1Cor.12v27 & Rom12v5.
Oversight (accountability): Apostles & elders
Acts 15v6, 22, 1Cor 12v28, 1Tim.5v18- 20
Heb 13v7,17, James 5v14, 1Pete. 5v1
Outreach having the ministry of reconciliation
Matt 28 v18-20, 2Cor.5v18-20.
God adds members into the Body of Christ
Acts 2v47 & 1Cor.12v18.
Foundation of the Body of Christ – JESUS CHRIST
(Laid by apostles and prophets.) 1Cor.3v10,11 & Eph.2v19-22.
HOW GOD HAS EQUIPPED THE CHURCH
1. 5 Gift ministries: Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors & teachers
Eph.4v7-16, & 1Cor.12v28-31.
2. 9 Gifts of the Holy Ghost: 1Cor.12v1-12 & Heb.2v4.
Tongues 3 x Healing 3 x
Int.Tongues spoken Miracles power
Prophecy gifts Faith gifts
Word of wisdom 3 x
Word of knowledge revelation
Discerning of spirits gifts
The application of all the above gifts needs to be carefully and patiently ministered with the wisdom of God.
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Heb1v1,2, Acts3v21,22, & 2Peter3v1,2.
God spoke in times past by His Prophets
Now God speaks by His Son through the 5 gift ministries.
HOW THE CHURCH NEEDS TO FUNCTION
Acts 2v 41-43, (1Cor.11 v 23-34.)
1. Apostles doctrine – bible study
2. Fellowship – sharing by all in the fellowship
3. Breaking of bread – communion around the table
4. Prayers – praying together as a fellowship
REACHING THE LOST –OUTREACH
1. Every opportunity should be used for the WORD to be preached
2. Praying for the sick, the needy and the dying.
3. Go into every situation where a door is open – to tell the world about God’s love, grace, forgiveness etc.
……GOD adds to the church those that should be saved, and places them securely in the Body, as it pleases HIM.
Christ is building HIS church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it Amen.
Acts 2 v 47, 1Cor12v18 & Matt.16v18.
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
GOD’S PERFECT PATTERN AND PLAN FOR HIS PEOPLE TO BE EQUIPPED FOR ETERNITY WITH HIM
The Body of Christ is:
· a group of people, regardless of nationality, cultures or colour,
· blood washed saints of the Lamb
· new creatures in Christ, living according to his will and purpose revealed in the Body of Christ.
· a priesthood of believers, effectually ministering to one another according to the gifts God has given to each member.
· living stones in the building of God, neatly and closely compacted together, bound by that which every member shares or contributes, all to the honour and glory of God.
There is no place for any dominant personality of one person or persons, thus no ‘clergy nor laity ‘exists, only ministries that are given and raised up by the head of the church, Jesus Christ.
The Godhead/trinity (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) must be submitted to, as per instruction from and revelation of the Word alone. No man made opinions, programs, entertainment, systems, etc.can give a revelation of Christ.
The revelation of Jesus and him alone is absolutely sufficient for the complete operation of the Body of Christ, until Jesus returns to fetch his church.
The Body of Christ is a place:
· of safety, a refuge, where one is fed and nurtured to grow
· where one is taught, exhorted, corrected, rebuked, encouraged etc.
· of accountability.
· to minister (share) and be ministered to.
· where one’s ministry grows and develops.
· where the will of God is revealed.
· where true love is experienced and shown
The Body of Christ – Priesthood of believers – a Mystery
Eph 3 v 3 - 11 & 1Cor.2v4-7
☺☺☺☺☺
CHRIST
ALONE
THE CENTRE OF ALL
EPH 1 v 23
☺☺☺☺☺
Members in particular and one of another:
1Cor.12v27 & Rom12v5.
Oversight (accountability): Apostles & elders
Acts 15v6, 22, 1Cor 12v28, 1Tim.5v18- 20
Heb 13v7,17, James 5v14, 1Pete. 5v1
Outreach having the ministry of reconciliation
Matt 28 v18-20, 2Cor.5v18-20.
God adds members into the Body of Christ
Acts 2v47 & 1Cor.12v18.
Foundation of the Body of Christ – JESUS CHRIST
(Laid by apostles and prophets.) 1Cor.3v10,11 & Eph.2v19-22.
HOW GOD HAS EQUIPPED THE CHURCH
1. 5 Gift ministries: Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors & teachers
Eph.4v7-16, & 1Cor.12v28-31.
2. 9 Gifts of the Holy Ghost: 1Cor.12v1-12 & Heb.2v4.
Tongues 3 x Healing 3 x
Int.Tongues spoken Miracles power
Prophecy gifts Faith gifts
Word of wisdom 3 x
Word of knowledge revelation
Discerning of spirits gifts
The application of all the above gifts needs to be carefully and patiently ministered with the wisdom of God.
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Heb1v1,2, Acts3v21,22, & 2Peter3v1,2.
God spoke in times past by His Prophets
Now God speaks by His Son through the 5 gift ministries.
HOW THE CHURCH NEEDS TO FUNCTION
Acts 2v 41-43, (1Cor.11 v 23-34.)
1. Apostles doctrine – bible study
2. Fellowship – sharing by all in the fellowship
3. Breaking of bread – communion around the table
4. Prayers – praying together as a fellowship
REACHING THE LOST –OUTREACH
1. Every opportunity should be used for the WORD to be preached
2. Praying for the sick, the needy and the dying.
3. Go into every situation where a door is open – to tell the world about God’s love, grace, forgiveness etc.
……GOD adds to the church those that should be saved, and places them securely in the Body, as it pleases HIM.
Christ is building HIS church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it Amen.
Acts 2 v 47, 1Cor12v18 & Matt.16v18.
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
GOD’S PERFECT PATTERN AND PLAN FOR HIS PEOPLE TO BE EQUIPPED FOR ETERNITY WITH HIM
The Body of Christ is:
· a group of people, regardless of nationality, cultures or colour,
· blood washed saints of the Lamb
· new creatures in Christ, living according to his will and purpose revealed in the Body of Christ.
· a priesthood of believers, effectually ministering to one another according to the gifts God has given to each member.
· living stones in the building of God, neatly and closely compacted together, bound by that which every member shares or contributes, all to the honour and glory of God.
There is no place for any dominant personality of one person or persons, thus no ‘clergy nor laity ‘exists, only ministries that are given and raised up by the head of the church, Jesus Christ.
The Godhead/trinity (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) must be submitted to, as per instruction from and revelation of the Word alone. No man made opinions, programs, entertainment, systems, etc.can give a revelation of Christ.
The revelation of Jesus and him alone is absolutely sufficient for the complete operation of the Body of Christ, until Jesus returns to fetch his church.
The Body of Christ is a place:
· of safety, a refuge, where one is fed and nurtured to grow
· where one is taught, exhorted, corrected, rebuked, encouraged etc.
· of accountability.
· to minister (share) and be ministered to.
· where one’s ministry grows and develops.
· where the will of God is revealed.
· where true love is experienced and shown
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