4. Matthew 16:18
[18] “I also say to you that
you are Peter, and upon this
rock I will build My church;
and the gates of Hades will
not overpower it.
5. Ephesians 1:22-23
[22] And He put all things in
subjection under His feet, and
gave Him as head over all
things to the church,
[23] which is His body,
the fullness of Him who
fills all in all.
6. 1 Peter 2:4-5
[4] And coming to Him as
to a living stone which has
been rejected by men,
but is choice and precious
in the sight of God,
7. 1 Peter 2:4-5
[5] you also, as living stones,
are being built up as a
spiritual house for a holy
priesthood, to offer up
spiritual sacrifices acceptable
to God through Jesus Christ.
8. God is unhappy with those
who don’t take “church
responsibilities” seriously.
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9. Hebrews 10:24-25
[24] and let us consider how to
stimulate one another to love
and good deeds, [25] not
forsaking our own assembling
together, as is the habit of
some, but encouraging one
another; …
10. 1 Corinthians 11:22
[22] What! Do you not have
houses in which to eat and
drink? Or do you despise the
church of God and shame those
who have nothing? What shall I
say to you? Shall I praise you?
In this I will not praise you.
12. Romans 15:5-7
[5] Now may the God who
gives perseverance and
encouragement grant you to
be of the same mind with one
another according to
Christ Jesus,
13. Romans 15:5-7
[6] so that with one accord
you may with one voice glorify
the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
23. Acts 20:28
[28] “Be on guard for
yourselves and for all the flock,
among which the Holy Spirit
has made you overseers,
to shepherd the church of
God which He purchased
with His own blood.
24. God loves the church –
and so should we!
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