And finally from Revelation
Revelation 1:4,11,20; 2:1,7,8,11,12,17,18,23,29; 3:1,6,7,13,14,22
Refers to the seven Jewish assemblies which are in Asia.
Revelation 22:16 I, Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Could refer to the 7 Churches or ALL Churches.
The CHURCH has been referred to as LOCAL, VISIBLE, TRUE CHURCH.
The TRUE Church – Many assemblies call themselves a Church. But as we study the Scripture, we find there can only be ONE TRUE CHURCH. It can only be made up of believer’s of Christ Jesus, in His death burial and reserrection.
All Believer’s, alive and those who have already joined Christ in Heaven.
The VISIBLE Church – This would be the ALIVE Believer’s still serving and awaiting to Join with Christ in Heaven.
The LOCAL Church – The believer’s that meet in a particular place.
AND WHEN DID THE CHURCH START?
Can it be concluded that the Church started with the 120 disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost (Even though they were unaware of it.)? Or did the Church begin as the Apostle Paul went to the Gentiles?
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