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“A Glorious Church”

Discover the attributes of a glorious church as outlined in Ephesians 5:25-27 and Acts, emphasizing purity, sound doctrine, faith in Christ, and scriptural organization. Explore the significance of being cleansed spiritually and actively engaging in the faith. Ensure alignment with the teachings of the Glorious Gospel, maintain doctrinal soundness, and practice worship in truth. Delve into the organizational structure of New Testament churches and the importance of male leadership. Are you a member of the Glorious Church of Christ? Find significance in obeying the gospel and seeking baptism for a place in this glorious community.

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“A Glorious Church”

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  1. “A Glorious Church” Ephesians 5:25-27

  2. Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” "A Glorious Church"

  3. Introduction • “Glorious” • endoxos – “splendid, (figuratively) noble:--glorious, gorgeous(-ly), honourable” - Strong • Glorious in the eyes of the Lord • Purchased by the blood of Christ • Ephesians 5:25; Acts 20:28 • Not popular with the world • 1 Corinthians 1:26; Matthew 7:13, 14; Galatians 1:10 • This “glorious church” has distinct attributes "A Glorious Church"

  4. The Body Is the Church Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; Acts 2:41-47 Is this! Not this! Obedient people added by the Lord! Congregations are not added! "A Glorious Church"

  5. It Is Spiritually Clean • Cleansed by the “washing of the water by the word” • Ephesians 5:26; John 15:3; 1 Peter 1:22, 23 • It is without “spot or wrinkle or any such thing” • Ephesians 5:27; Colossians 1:20-23 • Touches not unclean things • 2 Corinthians 6:17, 18; 1 Peter 1:15-19 • Its members obeyed the “Glorious Gospel” • 1 Timothy 1:11 "A Glorious Church"

  6. It Is Doctrinally Sound • It accepts and teaches “all the council of God” • Acts 20:27-31 • It endures sound doctrine • 2 Timothy 4:2-4; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 • It actively opposes false doctrine • Inwardly & Outwardly • Titus 1:9-11; Jude 3; 1 Timothy 3:15 "A Glorious Church"

  7. It Is Active In The Faith • Doing only the will of Christ! • Matthew 7:21-23; Ephesians 6:6; John 14:23, 24 • Acts 5:29; Galatians 1:10; 2 John 9-11 • Worshiping God “in spirit and in truth” • John 4:24; Colossians 3:17 • Doing its authorized work of… • Evangelism – 1 Thessalonians 1:2-8 • Caring for its needy – Acts 6 • Edifying itself – Ephesians 4:11-16 • Discipline of the erring – 2 Thess. 3:6-15 "A Glorious Church"

  8. It Is Scriptural In Organization • Many denominational organizations today have… • One-man pastor systems • Women in leadership roles • Man-made committees • Area, district, national and universal rule • Christ has “all authority” • Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:20-23 "A Glorious Church"

  9. It Is Scriptural In Organization • Local churches organized in a simple way • Bishops, deacons & saints – Philippians 1:1 • Local in nature – Acts 14:23; 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Can exist : • Scripturally organized • When qualified men are serving as elders • Scripturally unorganized • No qualified men to appoint to serve “ A Glorious Church"

  10. It Is Scriptural In Organization • N.T. Churches were Male-led • In the assembly • Women not to teach or have authority over the man • 1 Timothy 2:11-14 • Only Men are appointed Elders & Deacons • 1 Timothy 3:1-12; Acts 6:3 • Titus 1:5-11 "A Glorious Church"

  11. Conclusion! • What church are you a member of? • The Glorious Church of Christ? • Have you been washed and purified by the waters of baptism? • You must, to be added to the Glorious Church of Christ! • Obey the glorious gospel and be added to the Glorious Church of Christ! "A Glorious Church"

  12. “…what shalI we do?”Acts 2:37 • An alien sinner must… • Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17 • Believe – John 8:34 • Repent – Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34 • Be Baptized – Acts 2:38 • An erring Child of God must… • Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22 • Live “faithful unto death” • Revelation 2:10 At Jesus' Feet

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