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The Congregation of the Lord (Matthew 16:13-20)

The Congregation of the Lord (Matthew 16:13-20). Introduction. • Who do men say that I am? (vs. 13) - (Malachi 3:1; 4:5,6). • The Christ - Son of the Living God (vs. 16; Dan 9:24-27; 2:44). • I will build my church (vs. 18). The Congregation of the Lord (Matthew 16:13-20).

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The Congregation of the Lord (Matthew 16:13-20)

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  1. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) Introduction. • Who do men say that I am?(vs. 13) - (Malachi 3:1; 4:5,6). • The Christ - Son of the Living God(vs. 16; Dan 9:24-27; 2:44). • I will build my church(vs. 18).

  2. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) I. Background of the Word Translated “Church.” A. Ekklesia (¤kklhsÛa) “called out body.” • Classical Greek • Greek speaking Jews • Septuagint (LXX)

  3. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) I. Background of the Word Translated “Church.” B. Ekklesia in the Septuagint. 1. The congregation of the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:9-13). 2. The “ekklesia of the Lord” (Deut. 23:1-8). 3. The ekklesia worshipped (II Chronicles 29:28,31).

  4. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) I. Background of the Word Translated “Church.” B. Ekklesia in the Septuagint. 4. The ekklesia appealed to God (II Chron. 20:5-13). 5. The ekklesia made choices (Ezra 10:1-3; 11-12).

  5. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) I. Background of the Word Translated “Church.” B. Ekklesia in the Septuagint. 6. “In the midst of the ekklesia” (Proverbs 5:14). 7. The law was read to the ekklesia (Deuteronomy 31:12). To read more on this subject go to: http://kmpope.home.att.net/EkklesiaLXX.html

  6. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) II. The Church which Jesus Built. A. Those who obey His call are added to His “called out body” (Acts 2:37-41; 46-47; Hebrews 12:18-24). B. Christ is Head of His “called our body” (Eph 1:19-23).

  7. The Congregation of the Lord(Matthew 16:13-20) II. The Church which Jesus Built. C. The Church in a local sense. 1. Elders (Titus 1:5; Acts 20:28). 2. Members (Acts 11:22-26). D. Coming together “as a church” or “in the church” (Matt 18:15-17; I Cor. 11:17-22; 33; 14:27-28; 34-35; 26).

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