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The "CHURCH"

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Earth Wind and Fire, Jul 18, 2011.

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  1. TCGreek

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    Tom Butler,

    I do agree that God has always had a "called out," a remnant, if you like. But when I read someone like Paul, I get the impression that for him the idea of the church must be reimagined around Christ, for which he died and is the head of.
     
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  2. Tom Butler

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    Well, I'm dense. I don't know what it means to "reimagine" the idea of the church around Christ. Is this some backdoor way of advancing the U-church concept? I can just as easily see your comment as promoting the local-church-only concept.

    That's because we have a clear, unambiguous statement by Paul that FBC Ephesus a local church--was purchased by the blood of Jesus. (Acts 20:28)
     
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    What is the relationship between the "church" and the Kingdom of God established in the New Testament with Jesus' resurrection and seating at the right hand of the Father?

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
    #103 Jim1999, Jul 24, 2011
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    How about the church is the mother of the children that will be in the kingdom of God. The Father will send the Son to deliver them from the dead.

    Gal. 4:26 20:36 1 Cor. 15:24
     
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