First Christian Church - Brazil, IN

Why is the Church Important?

Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus is the Messiah.

Only God can make the identity of Jesus clear to a person’s mind.

Peter = Petros = single rock

Petra = Rock = bedrock or a rock quarry

“I will build My Church” - Ekklesia

Ekklesia means “a gathering or an assembly of people
The church Is the community of all true believers for all time.
Ephesians 2:19-22
1 Peter 2:4-6
Jesus builds His Church.
Jesus is the center and owner of His community of followers.

Acts 2:47
The church is invisible, yet visible.
“The invisible church is the church as God sees it.”
You can’t love Jesus and not love His church.

"The Church is not a place where we go, it’s a family where we belong."

Application:

1. Regularly attend church, become a part of the family of God.

Hebrews 10:25

2. Invite those you know to come to be a part of our church family.

3. Generously support the church with your time, talent and treasure.