05-06-2008, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 7,489
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What Do You think when You hear the word "CHURCH "
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A building on the corner ?
A stuffy group of hypocrites ?
A vibrant fellowship ?
Read Ephesians 3 .
Paul's special ministry enables him to enlarge our conception of the church. In this passage Paul clarifies and exalts the place of the church in God's plan.
God gave Paul the revelation that through the church , God would be known.
The Holy Spirit revealed to Paul that Christ Jesus is our eternal hope and we are heirs together with Israel. We are members of one body sharing together in the promise in Christ Jesus. God's great love for us is that He sent Christ Jesus that we may be united together as one body ( THe Church )
Vs 20 and 21 could be our prayer as well for ourselves and our church.
Ephesians 3:20-21
20........Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
21.....to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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-- Anonymous
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