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DIVINE ORIGIN

God has revealed Himself in many ways and many times throughout the centuries.

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• God revealed Himself through Abraham

• The nation of Israel was an instrument of God’s revelation.

• God sent His Son, Jesus Christ to proclaim the message of salvation. (John 14:6)

• Christ entrusted His Church to redeemed persons to forward God’s Plan on earth.  (Matthew 16:18)

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DIVINE LEADERSHIP 

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• As the head of the Church, Christ provides continuing leadership.  The Church is His Body.

• Christ purchased the Church with His own blood (Acts 20:28)

• Christ, as leader of the Church, has all power (authority).  (Matthew 28:18).

     

                

DIVINE PURPOSE
Christ established the Church to carry out His divine purpose.  Believers are to gather or assemble for the following reasons:

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• To spiritual fellowship

• For encouragement

• For training

• To worship God

• To proclaim Christ’s message of redemption. (Matthew 28:19-20)

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Members of the Church are to carry out their purpose in a spirit of love.
…..”By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you     have love For one another.”  (John 13:34-35)

 

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