The Church - is God’s people gathered together
God’s people - born again believers / disciples
The Church - is empowered to be a witness
Acts 1:8 … “you shall receive power and be My witnesses…”
The Church - is here to complete the task Jesus began
Luke 19:10; Matthew 28:19-20
The Church - is to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom everywhere
Matthew 24:14
The Church - is to demonstrate that the Gospel is true
1 Corinthians 1:4-5
The Church - is to grow and multiply constantly
Isaiah 9:7
The Church - is an organism and not an organization
1 Corinthians 12:27
The Church - is to be salt and light in the world
Matthew 5:13-14
The Church - is called to be ministers of reconciliation - a priesthood unto God
2 Corinthians 5:18 / 1 Peter 2:9
The Church - is called to be ambassadors of the Kingdom
2 Corinthians 5:20