Understanding Christ’s church Part 5 Distinctions Between the Universal and Local church.

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Understanding Christ’s church Part 5 Distinctions Between the Universal and Local church

Understanding Christ’s church Part 5 Distinctions Between t and Local church Purpose of the Local church (A)

Universal vs. Local - Definitions  The Universal church is the ONE body of ALL the Saved in Christ  1 Cor  A Local church is a local assembly that claims to be saints  1 Cor. 1.2

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

Universal church’s Purpose 1. Conduit for God’s Praise – Eph. 1.6, 12, 14; ,21 2. Workmanship – Eph Temple for His Dwelling – Eph Children to imitate Father – Eph. 5.1; Light – Eph Companion – Eph Priests – 1 Pet. 2.5,9 8. Monument/Planting – OT Examples: Ex ,26-27; Lev ; Josh OT Prophecy: Isaiah 55.13;

Universal church’s Purpose 1. Conduit for God’s Praise – Eph. 1.6, 12, 14; ,21 2. Workmanship – Eph Temple for His Dwelling – Eph Children to imitate Father – Eph. 5.1; Light – Eph Companion – Eph Priests – 1 Pet. 2.5,9 8. Monument/Planting – OT Examples: Ex ,26-27; Lev ; Josh OT Prophecy: Isaiah 55.13; Local church gathers to strengthen each other to be these things!

Local church’s Purpose  Matt  1 Cor  1 Cor. 6.1  Gal. 6.1  1 Thess  1 Tim. 3.5  Luke 10.34,35  Acts  Heb Accountability Help / Support Admonish / Comfort “To Take Care of” Watch & Feed Lead

Who does not want to be a part of a group like this?

The Tie the Binds…  1 John 4.20 – 5.2 Can people tell that we are Christ’s disciples?