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fulfilled in Jesus’ Church. What is the Church?. We are a “mystery” now revealed There is no “Church” in the OT We are not the “Israel” of the NT We are not an afterthought. Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church. What is the Church?. Charles Ryrie
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What is the Church? • We are a “mystery” now revealed • There is no “Church” in the OT • We are not the “Israel” of the NT • We are not an afterthought Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • Charles Ryrie • “The basis of salvation in every age is the death of Christ; the requirement for salvation in every age is faith; the object of faith in every age is God; the content of faith changes in the various dispensations [eras of salvation history].” Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are children of Abraham Jubilees 23.10 “For Abraham was perfect in all his deeds with the Lord, and well-pleasing in righteousness all the days of his life.” Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are children of Abraham 1 Maccabees 2:52 “Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.” Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are children of Abraham Matthew 3:9 “...and do not suppose that you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children to Abraham.” Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are a new humanity Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are a new humanity • The Church transcends ... • nationality • race, gender and status • political parties • denominations Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
What is the Church? • We are partners in Abraham’s calling Genesis 12:3 “...in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Genesis fulfilled in Jesus’ church
APPLICATION • Who will you bless this week?
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