WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

-An Ask A Pastor Ministries Seminar-


What do you already know about the church?

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What question(s) do you have about the church that you
hope will be answered by this study?

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All page numbers refer to the New International Version
of The Bible as published by Zondervan Publishing as
their Thinline Bible. It is available at all Christian Book
Stores and many others too.

Please download and listen to this Audio Introduction.

 I. Need To Know

  

 

Jesus said, ". . . on this rock I will build my church
and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." (Matthew 16:18, pg. 828)


"With many other words he (Peter) warned them; and he pleaded with them, 'Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.' Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs wer done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added daily to their number
those who were being saved." (Acts 2:40-47, pg. 921)

 


A. The Meaning Of The Word "Church" -- It is from the Greek word literally translated "called out ones."


B. The Activities Of The Church

Please list the activities you find in the above verses:

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C. An Analogy For The Church

List all the similarities that you can between the human body and the church as listed in I Corinthians 12:12-27 (pg. 971):

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 II. Nice To Know

  

http://www.askapastor.org/find.html

Please go to the Online Library and open the article entitled "Finding A Church" -- reading through the questions in anticipation of answering the following question:

 

If you were asked to help someone find a good local church for them, what three things would you encourage them to consider?


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2. _________________________________________

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 II. Where To Find

  

Finding A Church You Can Call Home by George Barna
Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool (http://www.cforc.com/sgifts.html)
Christianity Online (http://www.christianity.net/)

 

What are the three most important truths you've learned from this lesson?

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Now that you're done . . . why not take a few extra moments to go over to the Ask A Pastor Worship Center and use the artwork and music there to help you talk back to God -- telling Him what you've enjoyed about what He's shown you in this study? He always enjoys hearing our thanks!


For A Listing Of All Worksheet Topics. . .CLICK HERE.




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