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Jesus personally established the church while He was on earth to unite Christians as a spiritual family (read Matthew 16:17-18). Who was speaking when the words “I will build my church” were spoken?

The word church means “Called out ones.” The church is made up of people who have been called out to follow Jesus. The term church is used to refer to all believers but is more often used to denote a local group of believers.

“A Church is a group of Christians who assemble as an earthly embassy of Christ’s heavenly kingdom to proclaim the good news and commands of Christ the King to affirm on another as citizens through the ordinances and to display God’s own holiness and love through a unified and diverse people in all the world following the teaching and example of qualified church leaders.” -Modified definition from Rediscovering Church, why the Body of Christ is Essential by Collin Hansen & Jonathan Leeman

Why Be Faithful to a Church?

A church is a group of baptized believers who voluntarily covenant together for instruction, fellowship, worship, and service (See Acts 2:42-47)

1. Through Your Local Church You Receive Instruction. Jesus has given spiritual leaders to the church (read 4:11). According to Ephesians 4:12-14, why has God given leaders to the church?
2. Through YOur Local Church You ahve the Privilege of Fellowship. God has placed individuals in families for their care, protection, fellowship, and development. You need the church for all the reasons you need a family and many more.  Why do you need the fellowship of the church?
3. Through Your Local Church You Meet to Worhsip.  What are some of the things that happen when you worship? See Colossians 3:16.
4. Through Your local Church You Have Opportunities for Service. The church is the proper avenue to serve God.  God has given you spherical gifts and bilities in order to serve. (Romans 12:6-8)

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