The Local Church

#529 – August 26, 2007

In the Bible the word “church” is most often used in two ways: the entire body of Christ and a group of Christians in a specific local area. The body of Christ is worldwide, but is experienced locally. Most ministries are experienced and evidenced over time as trust is built with people in that particular location. As you settle into a local church and operate your ministry you will in turn be blessed by the ministries of other people there. The local church is a place to function and to receive the blessings. [Tom Burke]

Verses referenced:

Matthew 16:18
1 Corinthians 10:32
Galatians 1:13
Colossians 1:18
Ephesians 1:22
Ephesians 3:10
Ephesians 3:21
Romans 16:1
Romans 16:3
Romans 16:4
Romans 16:5
Ephesians 4:15
Ephesians 4:16
Romans 12:4
Romans 12:5
Romans 12:6
1 Corinthians 12:12
1 Corinthians 12:13
1 Corinthians 12:14
1 Corinthians 12:24
1 Corinthians 12:25
1 Corinthians 12:26
1 Corinthians 12:27
1 Corinthians 12:28
1 Corinthians 14:4
1 Corinthians 14:5
1 Corinthians 14:12
Acts 13:1
Ephesians 3:20
Ephesians 3:21