Understanding Christ’s church

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Understanding Christ’s church Part 2 How the Universal and Local church Relate

Understanding Christ’s church Part 2 How the Universal and Local church Relate

The Church Belonging to Christ? Understanding Christ’s Church Popular but flawed for of the church CHRIST Catholic Episcopal Pentecostal Baptist Composed of Denominations? The Church Belonging to Christ? Lutheran

The Church Belonging to Christ? Understanding Christ’s Church Popular but flawed view of the church CHRIST Local church of Christ Local church of Christ Composed of Congregations? The Church Belonging to Christ?

Defining the “Universal” church

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 Enrolled in Heaven

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body Body IS the church

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body Body IS the church Jews and Greeks Reconciled

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body Body IS the church Jews and Greeks Reconciled ONE body

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 1 Cor 12.12-14, 27-28 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body Body IS the church Jews and Greeks Reconciled ONE body

Defining the “Universal” church Heb. 12.23 Eph. 1.22-23 Eph. 2.14-16 Eph. 3.5-6 Eph. 4.4 1 Cor 12.12-14, 27-28 Enrolled in Heaven Christ – head of his body Body IS the church Jews and Greeks Reconciled ONE body Universal church is One Body ALL the SAVED!

The Church Belonging to Christ Understanding Christ’s Church A Biblical view of the universal church CHRIST Composed of Individual People The Church Belonging to Christ Joe Ann Mike Acts 2.21, 38, 41, 47

of Individuals Involved in Fellowship of Common Work Understanding Christ’s Church A Biblical view of the local church CHRIST Composed of Individuals Involved in Fellowship of Common Work A Local Church? Joe Mike Ann 1 Cor. 1.2

Understanding Christ’s Church A Biblical view of the universal church Dead in Christ 1 Thess.4:14-17 CHRIST 3 John 9,10 Eunuch Acts 8:39 Church at Sardis Rev.3:1-4 Saul Acts 9:26 Joe Ann 1 Cor. 5:1-5 Mike church at Corinth