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The Church in the Eternal Plan of God. I. The Church was Prophesied in the Old Testament. Isaiah – “mountain of the Lord’s house” (Isaiah 2:2-3). Jeremiah – “new covenant” (Jer 31:31-34). Daniel – a kingdom which shall stand forever (Daniel 2:36-45). Isaiah 760 BC. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodI. The Church was Prophesied
in the Old Testament. Isaiah – “mountain of the Lord’s house”
(Isaiah 2:2-3). Jeremiah – “new covenant” (Jer 31:31-34). Daniel – a kingdom which shall stand
forever (Daniel 2:36-45).
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodThese Prophesies Promised… “Mountain of the Lord’s house” A law to “go forth” from Jerusalem A “New covenant” where all “know” the
Lord and receive forgiveness An eternal kingdom, to begin during the
Roman empire
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodII. The Church was Established
in the New Testament. Jesus – “I will build my church” (Matt
16:13-20; Deut 4:10 LXX). Declared the “new covenant” (Matt 26-30). Law sent forth from Jerusalem (Act 1:8;
2:36; 41-47).
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
30-33 AD
Pentecost
Church Established
33 AD
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodIII. The Role of the Church in
the New Testament. Forgiveness in the “kingdom of the Son”
(Colossians 1:9-14). Christ is “Head of the Church” (Eph 1:22).
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
30-33 AD
Pentecost
Church Established
33 AD
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodThe Church – the Body of Christ The church is “His body” (Eph 1:23a)
…There is “one body” (Eph 4:4). Jesus organized church (Eph 4:11-15; Phil 1:1).He is the “Savior of the body” (Eph 5:23).
Church the “fullness of Him” (Eph 1:23b)Church is to glorify Him (Eph 3:21).The eternal purpose of God (Eph 3:8-12).
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
30-33 AD
Pentecost
Church Established
33 AD
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodIII. The Role of the Church in
the New Testament. Forgiveness in the “kingdom of the Son”
(Colossians 1:9-14). Christ is “Head of the Church” (Eph 1:22). New Testament is the Rule of Faith for the
Church (I Timothy 3:15).
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
30-33 AD
Pentecost
Church Established
33 AD
Church Established
33 AD
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of God
The Church in the Eternal
Plan of GodHow Can We Identify the Lord’s
Church? When was it to be established? Where was it to be established? How was it organized? What is its Rule of Faith and Practice? How is one added to it?
Jeremiah
640 BC
Isaiah
760 BC
Daniel
560 BC
Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
30-33 AD
Pentecost???
Today
“In the days of these kings” - Rome
(Daniel 2:44; Acts 2) “Out of Zion shall go forth the law” - Jerusalem
(Isaiah 2:3; Acts 2).
Christ as Head -elders & deacons
(Eph 1:22; Phil 1:1). The New Testament (I Timothy 3:15)
Obedience to the Gospel (Acts 2:47)
