Church & the Kingdom: Are They the Same? Matthew 16:18-19.

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Church & the Kingdom: Are They the Same? Matthew 16:18-19

Church & the Kingdom: Are They the Same? Isaiah 2:2-3 Daniel 2:44 John 18:36 1 Tim 6:15 Isaiah 2:3 Matt 16:19 John 3:5 Col 1:13 Matt 26:29 Isaiah 2:2-3 Matt 25: Cor 15:24 Beginning Date & Place Boundary of Territory Owner of Institution Ruler Over Inhabitants Governing Law in Realm Christ Gave the Keys The Terms of Entrance Those with Membership Memorial Supper Set Its Glory and Exaltation Reward for the Faithful Time of Duration Acts 2:1-47 Mark 16:15 Matt 16:18 Eph 5:23 Acts 2:38-47 Matt 16:18 Acts 2:38-47 Col 1:2 1 Cor 11:20-27 Eph 3:21 1 Cor 15:58 1 Thess 4:16-17

Church & the Kingdom: Are They the Same? The Scriptures indicate“YES!”