The Precepts of the Christ define the Church
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The apostles were the called out or Church:
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| * What is Church? |
| * What is the Kingdom of God? |
| * What is Baptism? |
| * What was the world? |
| * What are the ways of the world? |
| * What is The Way of Christ? |
| * What does love have to do with it? |
| * What is fellowship of Christ? |
| * What is the way of righteousness? |
| * What is the way of the Unrighteous Benefactors? |
| * Which way do you want to go? |
| * Repent? |
| * Make straight the way of the Lord? |
The Precepts of the
Christ
define the Church
God sees the heart and mind of mankind, but the world often requires something more tangible as evidence in witness. His Holy Church offers a system for the edification and protection of the free Church and congregation which may assist in the maintenance and nurturing of a free people under God.
The Church is not a building.1 It is an institution of Christ composed of living souls who seek to do the will of Christ and the Father. Its mission is imposed by Christ upon our hearts and minds.
Documenting the formation of the Church is no different than marking the boundary corners of property, or the borders of a dominion. That record also helps to identify and protect the church in the performance of its duty to God the Father by establishing the intent, obligations, rights, and responsibilities of all those who comprise the Church, as well as the authority by which the church does act. That record is to be a true and accurate preaching or publishing2 of the Kingdom of God.
The world gives us a consistent definition of a Church in Black’s Law Dictionary:
First, the Church is seen as founded and established by the Christ. Our prayer is to conform to Christ, meeting His requirements, maintaining and edifying His Church in righteousness and truth, avoiding those stumbling blocks, the deceitful meat, snares, and traps which are a recompense to us and the Church.4
The Church is a body and community and it is also under one form of government, separate and different from other governments, so that it may remain His Holy Assembly. The ordinances and doctrines of the Church are dictated by God. It is barred from exercising authority one over the other, but yet it is to be the benefactor of the people. In observance of His commandments, by the ritual of His ways, the ceremonies of His deeds, in service to His people and the world we profess our faith as the body of Christ by love.
All the documents offered contribute to prima facia evidence of a separation from the ways of the world and our faith or fidelity in Christ’s way. These rituals and ceremonies, rites and services, forms and protocols are for the purpose of keeping the Church free from the domination of the world while remaining in the world. Their purpose, evidenced by this documentation, is to facilitate the individual in his search for His kingdom and righteousness. The recording of these events and documents is a witness to the world in service to the people, the Church, and to Christ, and our Father in Heaven.
The change that comes from being Baptized in the spirit of Christ Jesus, receiving Him as Lord of your life, is only visible to those who have eyes to see. The world, not seeing these things of the spirit, needs evidence that is visible to the people of the world. Each member of a congregation and minister must define their ministry according to the spirit of the Father in their heart and mind.5 Each ordained minister of Christ must recognize and be recognized, accept or reject, according to his God given conscience. These provided forms and records are offered in that service so that there may be a uniform witness to the world, but it is by our love for one another and the fruits of that love that we shall be truly known.
The rock upon which Christ shall build His Church6 is our faith. It is that divine revelation by the Father's Holy Spirit which shall build His Holy Church, in, for, and by those who have Faith in Him.
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Footnotes
11 Corinthians 3:9 “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, [ye are] God’s building.”
2Kerusso is the Greek word for preach. Also translated publish 1) to be a herald, to officiate as a herald 2) to publish...
3Black’s Law Dictionary 3rd ed. Page 325. also 4th, 5th 6th ...Ed.
4Romans 11:9 “And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:”
5Philippians 2:12 “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
6Matthew 16:17, 18 “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
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