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Explore the significance of Christ as the appointed Head of the Church, predicted in scriptures and with authority over all people. Learn about His commission to His apostles, the salvation of the Church, and how to honor Christ through faithful devotion.
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Christ, the Head of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 (Ephesians 4:15-16) (Colossians 2:18-19)
CHRIST, THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH APPOINTED Heb 1:2 Eph 1:20-22 -Glory and Honor Heb 2:5-9 -Not Denominations Eph 1:22-23 Col 1:18 Acts 2:38, 41, 47 PREDICTED Psa 118:21-24 -Rejected Matt 21:33-45 -Chief Cornerstone Acts 4:11-12 Rom 1:4 Matt 16:18 1 Cor 3:11 AUTHORITY Eph 1:20-21 -Over All People Matt 28:18 -Savior 2 Tim 1:9-10 -Doctrine Heb 12:25 -Morality 1 Pet 4:1-4
AS HEAD OF THE CHURCH, CHRIST… COMMISSIONED HIS APOSTLES -Sent them into the world with authoritative word John 20:21 Matt 28:19-20 SAVES THE BODY (CHURCH) -The Savior loved and died for her -He sanctifies, cleanses and presents her to Himself Eph 5:23, 25-27 GAVE GIFTS TO MEN -Apostles -Prophets -Evangelists -Pastors -Teachers Eph 4:8, 11-12
HONOR CHRIST BY… ENTERING HIS CHURCH 1 Cor 12:13 (Acts 2:41, 47) LIVING BY HIS WORD Luke 6:46 (Matt 7:21-23) BEING FAITHFUL AND DEVOUT Eph 4:16 (2 Cor 11:2)