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The Teaching Of The New Testament Concerning The Church, Bruce M. Metzger
The Teaching Of The New Testament Concerning The Church, Bruce M. Metzger
Concordia Theological Monthly
Today the word "church" has a wide of meanings. These include: (1) the totality of Christian believers as the Church universal; (2) a local congregation, whether gathered at one place for worship or not; (3) a building used for public worship; (4) a denomination; and (5) the clerical profession. Of these five common meanings. only the first two appear in the New Testament; the others are of later development. For example, though today we speak of "the church which is located on such-and-such a street," the earliest known reference to a church building dates from the second century. During the …
Extracongregational Communion Services, Frederick H. Pralle
Extracongregational Communion Services, Frederick H. Pralle
Concordia Theological Monthly
The Church exists in the world to glorify God by bringing the Gospel and the sacraments to the world and thereby keeping Christians in saving faith. The people of the Christian community are also to live their faith in actions of love toward one another and those outside the fellowship of the Christian community. The Church is, therefore, in the world but not of this world.