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Thankful For

The Church

 

Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 - ……I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 

Later we learn in Ephesians 5:25 - …… Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. 

The church consists of blood washed, born again, baptized believers and is called a mystery in Ephesians 3:9 - And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 

Ephesians 3:10 - To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 

The church is called a Body in First Corinthians chapter 12, it is called a building in Ephesians chapter 2   and a Bride in II Corinthians chapter 11.

We are commanded in Hebrews 10:25 - Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Church attendance is a blessing from our Heavenly Father. He wants us not to forsake meeting together, so that we can encourage one another to stand strong.

Thank God for the New Testament, Bible Believing Church.