I Am A Church Member Series The Parts of the Church Acts 2

I Am A Church Member Series The Parts of the Church The Purpose of the Church The People of the Church The Power of the Church The Persistence of the Church

I Am A Church Member Series Let Me Give You Some Clarification As To Where The Church Came From In Matthew 18:17 Jesus uses the term “church.” And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto you as a heathen man and a tax collector.

I Am A Church Member Series Since the church was not started until after Jesus’ death and resurrection, what does the term refer to? The word “church” in the New Testament: Greek - ekklesia, which means “to call out.” The only two references in the Gospels are from Jesus.

I Am A Church Member Series The other one occurs in Matthew 16:18. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

I Am A Church Member Series It’s true that the church did not officially start until the Day of Pentecost, but since the church is based on the person and work of Christ, it really began with Jesus. He is the one who is “calling out” people who will call upon Him for salvation. All who do so are automatically members of the body of Christ through the baptism of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 12:13).

I Am A Church Member Series The Church Invisible: comprised by all those who have trusted Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Visible Church: comprised of those who gather together.

1 - Power 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 2:1-2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

2 - Preacher 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words.”

3 - People 2:37-38 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.