A First Century Church in the Twenty First Century Slide 2 Slide
3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 LutherErasmus ZwinglyCalvin
Wycliff Wesley Forbidden Slide 8 Slide 9 Ephesians 3:11 According
to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Slide 10 Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for
good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to
his purpose. Slide 11 prothesis proth'-es-is from 4388; a setting
forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the
show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:purpose,
shew(-bread). Slide 12 Ephesians 1:22 And hath put all things under
his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the
church, Slide 13 Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body,
the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that
in all things he might have the preeminence. Slide 14 proteuo
prote-yoo'-o from 4413; to be first (in rank or influence):have the
preeminence. contracted superlative of 4253; foremost (in time,
place, order or importance):before, beginning, best, chief(-est),
first (of all), former. PROTOTYPE (ELIO) Slide 15 Ephesians 1:23
Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Huh?
DUH? Slide 16 300 YEARS OF PROSECUTION UNTIL Constantine October
31, 1517 Martin Luther 95 statements I WILL PUT THE BIBLE IN THE
HANDS OF THE PLOWBOY Reformation Lutheran, Presbyterians,
Episcopalians, Anglicans, Methodist, Baptists, Assembly of God.
When the PRIESTHOOD of the believer was NOT resored, The wind blew
on... If you are on a raft, and it sinks, jump off and jump on
something that floats. Slide 17 The rise of the Clergy, The
Creation of the Layman A performer and an Audience! This came from
Ignatius of Antioch 2 nd Century Office of the bishop should be
OVER the elders Cyprian of Carthage 3 rd Century Bishops were
called PRIESTS temples, altars, sacrifices brought back. ONE
Priests instead of the Priesthood of the believer Slide 18
Scripture: Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto
God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.
Amen. Revelation 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit
with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with
my Father in his throne. Slide 19 MELCHIZEDEK ! Genesis 14:18 And
Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was
the priest of the most high God. Psalms 110:4 The LORD hath sworn,
and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of
Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered,
even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of
Melchisedec. Hebrews 7:16 Who is made, not after the law of a
carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. Was
BEFORE the Aaron priesthood, Jesus restored that The churches got
stuck in Aarons Slide 20 Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song,
saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals
thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy
blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests:
and we shall reign on the earth. Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto
them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. IF you follow
me THEN i will make you fisher. Logic If you are not a fisher, then
you did not follow... Slide 21 Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily
with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to
house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Community of priests, all ministering to one another. Slide 22
Slide 23 THE CHURCH DESCRIBED AS A BODY Romans 12:5 So we, being
many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Slide 24 WHY DO YOU COME TO CHURCH ? Slide 25 To be spiritually
fed. To learn about God To worship God To get blessed or receive
ministry To obey God Slide 26 WHY DO YOU COME TO CHURCH? To be
spiritually fed. The church is a restaurant or feeding station? To
learn about God The church is a classroom To worship God I will
come if the worship is good, like a drug To get blessed or receive
ministry The church is a hospital To obey God Saddest reason, make
sure God doesnt get mad Slide 27 WHY DO YOU COME TO CHURCH? (wrong
question) U R To be spiritually fed. Do you ever eat at home? To
learn about God Study to show yourself approved unto God To worship
God They fell down and worshipped him EVERYWHERE To get blessed or
receive ministry Always concerned with self, not others. To obey
God Hebrews not forsaking the assembling is no building. Slide 28
Ephesians 1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him
to be the head over all things to the church, Ephesians 5:23 For
the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of
the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Colossians 1:18 And
he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the
preeminence. THERE IS ONLY ONE UNDISPUTABLE HEAD Slide 29 Acts 13:1
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets
and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and
Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod
the tetrarch, and Saul. Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord,
and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for
the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 13:3 And when they had
fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them
away. PROPER HEADSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Church fasted and
prayed, the Holy Spirit spoke Slide 30 Ephesians 4:12 For the
perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Christ: PURPOSE Slide 31 Elders, Deacons,
Overseers Always Plural. The letters in Revelation were written to
the Church (es) Danger of becoming a hireling Or a dictator driven
by fear Slide 32 Your Identity Forgiveness Identity Who you are
Where you are What you have Slide 33 Child of God1 John 3:1-3
Priest of God1 Peter 2:9 Temple of God1 Corinthians 6:19-20 New
Creation2 Corinthians 5:17 Friend of GodJohn 15:15 Servant of
GodIsaiah 54:17 Saint of God1 Corinthians 1:2 Chosen oneCollossians
3:12 Gods Posession1 Corinthians 6:20 Bride of Christ2 Corinthians
11:2 SoldierEphesians 6:10-17 ConquerorRomans 8:35-37 Slide 34 ONE
BODY MANY MEMBERS Slide 35 THE GIFTS GIVEN TO THE BODY ROMANS 12
Prophecy, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, showing mercy 1
CORINTHIANS 12 Word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healing,
miracles, discerning of spirits, different tongues, interpretation
of tongues EPHESIANS 4 Apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors/teachers. Slide 36 THE GIFTS BELONG TO THE BODY EVERY
MEMBER MUST FUNCTION IN LOVE THE TESTIMONY OF THE CHURCH THE
DEMONSTRATION OF POWER LIGHT AND SALT TO THE WORLD PRAY FOR
BOLDNESS Slide 37 HINDRANCES LOVE NOT THE WORLD 1 John 2:15 Love
not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man
love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and
love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the
other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE HOT or
COLD, WET or DRY Slide 38 HAS TO BE FULL BODY MINISTRY Every member
actively functioning Every member responsible Endless variety of
non control ( example ) Community life Preparation of the bride
Stages of growth Suffering The law of love Spiritual Warfare (
fasting ) Putting on the armor Slide 39 PRIESTLY CONSECRATION The
sprinkling of the blood, pinky, toe, ear Washing of water by the
word Thirst ( only those that are hungry ) Water needs to flow...
The anointing with OIL, JOY Slide 40 The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew
6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you. Slide 41 The KINGDOM
1. The King 2. The Constitution 3. The Population Slide 42 THE
SECRET PLACE Slide 43 Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret
place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the
Almighty.
