Walking With God

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Walking With God Lesson 12 The Church is the
Bride of Christ
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Introduction
Some think that as long as they have a personal
relationship with God, they do not need to
bother about the church. How surprised they
will be when Christ returns, He will not be
looking for individuals but for His bride, the
church! Revelation 212 Coming down from God
out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for
her husband.
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Introduction
Ephesians 527 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. 1 Peter 29 But ye
are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an
holy nation, a peculiar people that ye should
shew forth the praises of him who hath called
you out of darkness into his marvellous light
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1. Jesus is the founder of the church
Introduction

• Matthew 1618 And I say also unto thee, That
  thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build
  my church and the gates of hell shall not
  prevail against it.
• He shed His blood for the church Acts 2028 -
  to feed the church of God, which he hath
  purchased with his own blood.

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2. When we obeyed the gospel, we are added to
Christs church
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church

• No choice. Automatic. One and the same.
• Eg. Our family. Did we decide?
• So important to understand that we are called
  out of darkness and into the fellowship of light
  2 Peter 29

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3. We are to worship, grow and serve together in
the church
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church

• - Clear instructions given in 1 Corinthians
  chapter 12.
• Ephesians 221 In whom all the building fitly
  framed together groweth unto an holy temple in
  the Lord.
• Ephesians 321 Unto him be glory in the church
  by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world
  without end. Amen.

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4. God works through no other insitutions today
except the church
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church

• Ephesians 310 To the intent that now unto the
  principalities and powers in heavenly places
  might be known by the church the manifold wisdom
  of God
• Empowerment, authority and glory belongs to the
  church of our Lord Jesus not in para churches or
  individuals

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5. We are to build scripturally organized
congregations everywhere
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church 4. God works only
through the church today
- Acts 1423 And when they had ordained them
elders in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom
they believed - Members must build up the church,
work in consensus based on the scriptures as
guide, and give their best to serve the church
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6. Memorize the Word
6. Members are to be subjected to the church
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church 4. God works only
through the church today
5. We are to build congregations everywhere

• Matthew 1817 And if he shall neglect to hear
  them, tell it unto the church but if he neglect
  to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an
  heathen man and a publican.
• Church is empowered to exercise discipline - 1
  Thess. 514 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn
  them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded,
  support the weak, be patient toward all men.

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7. When we despise, divide and hurt the church,
we are doing it to our Lord Jesus
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church 4. God works only
through the church today
5. We are to build congregations everywhere
6. Members are to be subjected to
the church

• Acts 94 And he fell to the earth, and heard a
  voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why
  persecutest thou me?
• 1 Corinthians 1032 Give none offence, neither
  to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the
  church of God

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Conclusion
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church 4. God works only
through the church today
5. We are to build congregations everywhere
6. Members are to be subjected to
the church 7. When we hurt the church, we hurt
Jesus
1. What does the church meant to Christ? 2. What
does the church mean to you? 3. Are you willing
to devote your life to the church, and even die
for it, like Christ did?
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Application
Introduction 1. Jesus is
the founder of the church
2. We are added to Christs church
3. We are to serve together in
the church 4. God works only
through the church today
5. We are to build congregations everywhere
6. Members are to be subjected to
the church 7. When we hurt the church, we hurt
Jesus
1. Do you put your own interest above that of the
church? 2. Are you willing to bear and forbear,
patiently working and serving to build the
church? 3. Do I insist on own way and take my
ball home when others do not go along with my
thinking?
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