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First of all, I would like to give you the meaning for this word from the Greek language. For Church or Assembly "EKKLESIA" is used ‘ek’ means out of, and ‘klesis’ means a calling, The word Assembly or congregation also used for this word but to get a biblical meaning to this word ‘to call’ as in John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. It means the called people of God. Jesus told in "Mat 16:18 …on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it". 1. Who builds the Church? So the one who builds the Church is Jesus Christ. Mat. 16:18 … I will build my church, 2. What is the specialty of the Church? Since it was being built by Jesus himself, like Him it stands for ever. No body can destroy it. ( Mat.16:18 … the gates of Hades will not overcome it". 3. Who brings us to this Church? It is Jesus who brings us together. In Acts 2:47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. 4. When He brings us to the Church? Jesus brings us to the Church when we got Saved. In Acts 2:47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. 5. When we are Saved? According to Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. In Prov 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. In Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. So for our Salvation (1.), repenting for all our sins and feeling sorry for all wrongs (2.), confessing it and in Rom 10:10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (3.), taking Water Baptism for the remission of sins are all needed for personal Salvation. 6. Why we have to Confess all our sins to Jesus? In 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In in Rom 10:10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 7. Was there any body else to get salvation? In Acts 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." 8. Is it important to love and attend the local church? In Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, All who follow the Lord Jesus must also obligated to love the church. and in Heb 10:25 You should not stay away from the church meetings, as some are doing, but you should meet together and encourage each other. Do this even more as you see the day coming. 9. Why the Church is very Important? Give reasons?
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Rev.
T. Marcus Devasahayam
Pastor: Baroda Bible Club
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