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RE: Open Church

in #christian-trail7 years ago

As this is called open church. I thought that a little bible study would be good
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The Church is the Called Out Body
The word "church" is translated from the Greek work ekklesia, denoting a called out body of people.

God calls us out of the world of sin through the gospel (2 Th. 1:14). The church is composed of people who respond to God's call.

The word church is used in two ways. "Church" can be used in reference to all Christians, or a specific congregation. Jesus uses "church" both ways:

In Matt. 16:18, Jesus promises to build His church, speaking of Christians everywhere who would respond to the gospel call.
In Matt. 18:17, Jesus uses the word "church" regarding Christians in a local congregation.

http://www.biblestudyguide.org/articles/church/church-what-is-the-church.htm

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I think everything you said is spot on. A building is simply the gathering place for the "called out ones".

Agree!

thank you @wilx, blessings!