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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

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The Rights & Roots of the Early Church - Church Then & Now E2