The Church of Our Savior Jesus Christ

INTRODUCTION
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The church of our Savior Jesus Christ could not come into existence until after Christ's death, resurrection, ascension, and sending of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 records the coming of the Holy Spirit, which marked the beginning of the church in fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy and promises.
 
Matthew 16:18 – “And I say also unto you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
 
Christ’s church is not a building or organization. Christ’s church consists of a collective body of people from all nationalities, culture and color - whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, who have received Christ into their life as the one and only true Savior of a man’s soul, and as the one and only way to eternal life.
 
John 14:6 - Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.
 
Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 
 
I Peter 2:9-10 – “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
 
Discover for yourself what the bible says about “The Church of Our Savior Jesus Christ.” While this may not be an exhaustive reference on the subject, it is intended to bring awareness of what God’s word says and teaches that you may know the truth, and be encouraged to study His word for yourself.
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1.  His Church Was Purchased with His Own Blood
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• Matthew 26:28 - For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
  
• Hebrews 9:12 - Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 
  
• Acts 20:28 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. 

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2.  He is the Head of His Church
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• Colossians 1:18 - And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
  
• Ephesians 1:20-23 - Which he (God) wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 and has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fulness of him that fills all in all. 

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3.  His Church is One Body
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• Ephesians 4:4-6 - There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling, One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
  
• I Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free, and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
  
• Colossians 3:15 - And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body, and be you thankful.

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4.  His Church is a House of Prayer
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• Jeremiah 7:11 - Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, said the LORD
  
• Matthew 21:13 - And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.
  
• John 2:16 - And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things away, make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
  

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5.  His Church is a House of Order
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• I Corinthians 14:26 - How is it then, brethren? when you come together, every one of you have a psalm, have a doctrine, have a tongue, have a revelation, have an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 
  
• I Corinthians 14:40 - Let all things be done decently and in order. 
  
• I Corinthians 16:1-4 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so you do. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. 
  

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Discover for Yourself Bible Reference Study Guide
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Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture passages quoted are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.