Biblical Church pt. 5
Matthew 16:13-28:13–28
Next Week: The 80th Anniversary Celebration
Prepare by studying John 1:14 & 17
Resources:
Calvin, J. (1998). Ephesians (electronic ed., Eph 4:11).
Albany, OR: Ages Software.
THE CHAPEL
Mike Castelli
08.03.2014
Matthew 16:13–28 (ESV)
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Zodhiates, S. (2000). The Complete Word Study
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Wuest, K. S. (1997). Wuest’s Word Studies from the Greek
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The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2001). (Mt
6:2–4). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
eight characteristics of a
biblical church
1. A Biblical Church embraces a great belief. (16)
2. A Biblical Church believes a great revelation. (17–18)
3. A Biblical Church practices a great revelation. (19–20)
4. A Biblical Church depends upon a great crucifixion. (21)
5. A Biblical Church wages a great warfare. (22–23)
6. A Biblical Church exercises a great exchange. (24–25)
7. A Biblical Church waits for a great return. (26–28)
When He returns… (27)
REPAY (αποδιδωμι / apodidōmi) Úto requite, recompense, in a
good or a bad sense
DONE (πραξις/ praxis) Úpractice, an act; by extension, a
function, deed or work
Luke 12:43,44
“Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing
when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his
possessions.”
3) Teaching to observe His commands… TEACH
8. A Biblical Church
(20a)
The Great Commission / The Great Co-Mission
Matthew 28:16–20
Ephesians 4:11–16
Divine calling
1) His calling to make disciples as a way of life… LIVE
(19a)
Divine maturity
Disciple (μαθητευω/mathēteuō) to become a pupil; an apprentice
Luke 6:40
Nations (εθνος/ethnos) a race, a tribe; a foreign (non-Jewish) people
group
Romans 12:1,2; 2 Corinthians 3:18
2) Baptizing in the Triune God… REACH
Divine unity
(19b)
Romans 12:5, 1 Corinthians 12:12,13
His presence promised! Matthew 28:20b