Church
What Does This Mean? – Acts 2:11-12
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The Church began in Jerusalem as a Jewish messianic movement. But it spread to become a multiethnic movement for all people.
144 Thousand Virgins – Revelation 14:4-5
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These 144,000 virgins represent Christ's pure and holy bride, the first fruits of the earth, and who are blameless before him.
Seven Lampstands and Seven Stars – Revelation 1:20
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Jesus has not left his church to fend for itself in the midst of a hostile world. Wherever his people assemble together, he is there.
Spiritual Gifts and the Church – 1 Corinthians 1:7
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If, as a church, we look forward to our Lord’s return, serving him as we do, we can have confidence that we will not lack any spiritual gift.
I Always Thank My God for You – 1 Corinthians 1:4
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But we can, and should, thank God for all of those who have received the grace of God given in Christ Jesus, despite our differences.
Worshipping Micah’s Carved Image – Judges 18:30-31
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Your best chance of living a healthy spiritual life as a believer is when you are a part of a healthy and growing community of believers.
Coming into the New Jerusalem – Revelation 22:14-15
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The New Jerusalem will one day be revealed in all her glory. But she is a present day reality, composed of all those who follow Jesus.
Don’t Give Up Meeting Together – Hebrews 10:25
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Be a genuine part of a community of believers—not just an attendee but a contributing member. A member who encourages and is encouraged.
One Flock with One Shepherd – John 10:16
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Rather than be suspicious of those whose beliefs and traditions differ from yours, learn to embrace all who follow Jesus as their shepherd.
The Church Is Not the Building We Meet In – Luke 21:5-6
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Our buildings can facilitate our gathering as a church and ministry to our community. But they are not the church Christ died for.
Just As Christ Loved the Church – Ephesians 5:25-27
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The self-sacrificing love Christ has for his church should provide a model for the love a husband has for his wife.
Community and Fellowship in the Bible
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Being a part of a local community of believers is an essential aspect of being a disciple of Jesus and growing in Christlikeness.
