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The Uniqueness of the Church

The Uniqueness of the Church. “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.” (Matthew 16:18). Which is Correct?. West Side church of Christ

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The Uniqueness of the Church

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  1. The Uniqueness of the Church “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.” (Matthew 16:18)

  2. Which is Correct? West Side church of Christ West Side Church of Christ

  3. Webster’s Definition - Church • Etymology: Middle English chirche, from Old English cirice, ultimately from Late Greek kyriakon, from Greek, neuter of kyriakos of the lord, from kyrios lord, master; akin to Sanskrit śūra hero, warrior • Date: before 12th century • 1: a building for public and especially Christian worship2: the clergy or officialdom of a religious body3often capitalized: a body or organization of religious believers: as a: the whole body of Christians b:denomination <the Presbyterian church> c:congregation4: a public divine worship <goes to church every Sunday>5: the clerical profession <considered the church as a possible career>

  4. Greek Definition – Church (ekklesia) • a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):--assembly, church.

  5. Use of the term “Church” • Universal • Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:47 • Local • Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:2 • Distributive (still local) • Galatians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 16:1

  6. Other PRinciples • The Lordship of Jesus Christ • Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:23-24 • The Pattern Principle • Hebrews 8:1-5 • Like a recipe or a blueprint • Local church autonomy • Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Discipline (1 Corinthians 5:1-5)

  7. Conclusion No “church” that is patterned after men’s desires rather than Divine will can claim to be the unique assembly established and kept by Jesus Christ!

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