THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, IS THE ONLY OWNER OF HIS CHURCHES!
SERIOUSLY, MOST DEFINITELY, NO RELIGIOUS PERSON OWNS THE CHURCHES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, NO ONE, EXCEPT HIM:
Attention this is very important, I'm a National, International Global representative of our Lord Jesus Christ and this is His Ministry, ( So, whether you don't believe or trust or follow me, that's unfortunate on your part, But, I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all of you who do support me, I'm your Senior God-Ordained Chosen Apostle & Messenger and He sent me to serve all of His spiritual Kingdom sons and daughters in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ. )
Luke 11:49
Colossians 1:18
And He ( Jesus Christ ) is The Head of the body, The Church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He ( Christ Jesus ) may have the preeminence. Amen.
Acts 2:42 could be considered a purpose statement for the Church: “They devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer.” According to this verse, the purposes/activities of the church should be 1) teaching biblical doctrine, 2) providing a place of fellowship for believers, 3) observing the Lord’s supper, and 4) praying.
The Church is to teach biblical doctrine so we can be grounded in our faith. Ephesians 4:14 tells us, “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.” The church is to be a place of fellowship, where Christ Believers can be devoted to one another and honor one another (Romans 12:10), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32), encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and most importantly, love one another (1 John 3:11).
The Church is to be a family where believers can observe the Lord’s Supper, remember Christ’s death, and shed blood on our behalf (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). The concept of “breaking bread” (Acts 2:42) also carries the idea of having meals together. This is another example of the Church promoting fellowship. The final purpose of the Church according to Acts 2:42 is prayer. The Church is to be a family that promotes prayer, teaches prayer, and practices prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Another commission given to the Church is proclaiming the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). The Church is called to be faithful in sharing the gospel through word and deed. The Church is to be a “Spiritual Body of Believers” in the community, pointing people toward our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church is to both promote the gospel and prepare its members to proclaim the gospel (1 Peter 3:15).
Some final purposes of the Church are given in James 1:27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” The Church is to be about the business of ministering to those in need first in the body of believers. This includes not only sharing the gospel but also providing for physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) as necessary and appropriate. The Church is also to equip believers in Christ with the tools they need to overcome sin and remain free from the pollution of the world. This is done by biblical teaching and Christ Sons and Daughters fellowship.
So, what is the purpose of the Church? Apostle Paul gave an excellent illustration to the believers in Corinth. The Church is God’s hands, mouth, and feet in this world—the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We are to be doing the things that Jesus Christ would do if He were here physically on the earth. The Church is to be “Christ Spirit Filled Believers,” “Christ-like,” and Christ-following. Not any man built the religious buildings of today. Amen.
Yes, We will, and Yes We will obey God's Word and Voice.
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God Has Appointed these in The Church: First Apostles, Second Prophets, Third Teachers, after, that Miracles, then Gifts of Healings, Helps, Administrations, Varieties of Tongues. Amen.
Sincerely, God's Honarable Serving Senior Apostle & Messenger, Elder James R Winfree Sr.
Yes, I Dare you to be Free, But Most Importantly, The Lord Jesus Christ DARES you to Be, Stay, and, Remain, FREE.
I Do Love you!
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