Building the Church “His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.” (Ephesians 2:15,16)

The Ultimate Purpose of God The ultimate purpose of God in the new covenant is not to produce a number of Christ-like individuals, but to produce one new man—a body of Christ (Eph 2:15,16).

A Body of Christ

Jesus Sent Out His Disciples Two by Two

“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” (Mt 18:20)

What is the primary mark of a new-covenant church?   The Presence of God What is the primary mark of a new-covenant church?

“God is really among us.”   The Presence of God “O God, I am a sinner.” “God is really among us.” (1 Co 14:24,25)

The Spirit of Prophecy New Testament Old Testament Prophecy was meant for foretelling the future and for guiding people as to what they should do.

The Spirit of Prophecy New Testament Old Testament Prophecy was meant for foretelling the future and for guiding people as to what they should do. Prophecy is for exhortation (challenging, rebuking and correcting people), consolation (comforting and encouraging people) and edification (building up the church) (1 Co 14:3).

The Spirit of Prophecy Through the gift of prophecy, “the secrets of people’s hearts are laid bare” (1 Co 14:25).

The Spirit of Prophecy Through the gift of prophecy, “the secrets of people’s hearts are laid bare” (1 Co 14:25). We are commanded to “encourage one another daily, so that none of us may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Heb 3:13).

The Spirit of Prophecy Through the gift of prophecy, “the secrets of people’s hearts are laid bare” (1 Co 14:25). We are commanded to “encourage one another daily, so that none of us may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Heb 3:13). We must “earnestly seek to prophesy” (1 Co 14:1,5), in every meeting of the church.

The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth “…God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15)

What is the Truth?

The Truth is: God is the Creator, Jesus is the Savior, and we are sinners who need to be saved from our sins.

The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth The church must be a place where people come to hear the truth and are set more and more free.

To Set People Free, We need the word of truth (God’s Word) and the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit).

To Set People Free, We need the word of truth (God’s Word) and the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit). We cannot build the church if we don’t have God’s Word expounded regularly in the church in the power of the Holy Spirit.

To Set People Free, We need the word of truth (God’s Word) and the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit). We cannot build the church if we don’t have God’s Word expounded regularly in the church in the power of the Holy Spirit. To be true servants of God of the new covenant, we must become people of the Word and people of the Spirit.

Spiritual Authority “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” (Mt 18:19,20)

Hebrews 10:25 says, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Sacrificing Everything “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may grain Christ.” (Philippians 3:7-9)

Sacrificing Everything Jesus said to the Father, “All I have is yours, and all you have is mine” (Jn 17:10).

Application Is the presence of God with us?

Application Is the presence of God with us? Do we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant?

Application Is the presence of God with us? Do we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant? Are we people of the Word and people of the Spirit?

Application Is the presence of God with us? Do we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant? Are we people of the Word and people of the Spirit? Are we anointed with spiritual authority as we come to God together in Jesus’ name?

Application Is the presence of God with us? Do we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant? Are we people of the Word and people of the Spirit? Are we anointed with spiritual authority as we come to God together in Jesus’ name? Are we willing to build the body of Christ sacrificing everything for Christ?

Prayer Lord, bless us to be a church where the presence of God is felt.

Prayer Lord, bless us to be a church where the presence of God is felt. Lord, bless us to be a church where we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant.

Prayer Lord, bless us to be a church where the presence of God is felt. Lord, bless us to be a church where we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant. Lord, bless us to be a church where everyone is anointed with the Holy Spirit and all of us are people of the Word and people of the Spirit.

Prayer Lord, bless us to be a church where the presence of God is felt. Lord, bless us to be a church where we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant. Lord, bless us to be a church where everyone is anointed with the Holy Spirit and all of us are people of the Word and people of the Spirit. Lord, bless us to be a church where we are anointed with the Holy Spirit as we come to God together in prayer.

Prayer Lord, bless us to be a church where the presence of God is felt. Lord, bless us to be a church where we seek to prophesy in the spirit of the new covenant. Lord, bless us to be a church where everyone is anointed with the Holy Spirit and all of us are people of the Word and people of the Spirit. Lord, bless us to be a church where we are anointed with the Holy Spirit as we come to God together in prayer. Lord, bless us to be a church where we sacrifice everything for Christ so that we can build the body of Christ in our land for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

One Word Build the body of Christ by giving your ALL to Him