The Rights & Roots of the Early Church - Church Then & Now E2
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In episode 2 of Season 2, Matthew & Ethan define what the Church is and explore its roots, biblically. They start by looking back into the Old Testament, continue with where the Church is first mentioned, and then continue in their discussion in defining this living organism called "the Church."Show Notes:
Intro
Looking back to the Old Testament
Seeing God's desire come to life
Eden: God's presence with mankind
Sin enters: Disrupting the connection we had
Moses & then the temple: God is with one person at one location
Jesus & then the Church: God is with every believer everywhere
Principle of first mention
When "Church" was first mentioned: Matthew 16
Jesus the High Priest & the Perfect Tabernacle
Are we actually representing God on earth?
Determining how we live out being "the Church"
What is the Church?
Ekklesia: What does it Mean?
A secular word used to describe the purpose of what's sacred
The Church has been given the key
Binding & loosing clarified
To be a "called out one" you must be a "witness"
Witness
"Martyr"
Acts 1:7-8
The Church is to be 1) powered by Holy Spirit & 2) Jesus' witness
Example of modern court system
Types of witnesses
Character
Eye
False
Resources:
- What Is The Church?** **https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-the-church.html)
- The Ministry of Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO9D7_W2mv0)
- What Is The Origin of Christianity? https://www.gotquestions.org/origin-Christianity.html)
- What Are The Keys Of The Kingdom? https://www.gotquestions.org/keys-of-the-kingdom.html)
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