In this Class, we will discuss the necessity of belonging to a Local Assembly, why you must attend Services consistently and a review of our Ministry’s Vision, Mission and Statements of Faith.
I I. THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
The word Church is translated from the Greek word ECCLESIA which means the gathering of the called out people. The Universal Church refers to the entire Body of Christ in the earth, since its inception till date.
I II. THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
The Universal Church is divided into Local Assemblies organized in different parts of the world and operating under various Ministry names.
Every Christian must be a member of a Local Assembly to be able to be nurtured, grow and function effectively as a member of Universal Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit of God has endowed the Church with all that is required for the perfect nurturing of every Christian to fulfill God’s purpose (Eph 4:11-16).
The structure and governance in the Local Assembly is divinely ordained and by it, every member can find his or her unique part in the Body and fulfill it (1 Cor 12:12-18).
I III. WHY YOU MUST GO TO CHURCH
Being a member of the Local Assembly, your first and most important personal responsibility is to attend the corporate Services. No one can do this for you. And nothing else can give you the benefits you will get by attending Services. In other words, if you don’t attend Services, the blessings you require to receive can’t be received in any other way. There are no options.
We will now briefly review 11 Reasons why you must attend Services. But these will be given to you as a pamphlet or sent to you electronically so you can study in detail as Assignment #1 for this Class.
In this Class, we will discuss the necessity of belonging to a Local Assembly, why you must attend Services consistently and a review of our Ministry’s Vision, Mission and Statements of Faith.
II I. THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
The word Church is translated from the Greek word ECCLESIA which means the gathering of the called out people. The Universal Church refers to the entire Body of Christ in the earth, since its inception till date.
II II. THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
The Universal Church is divided into Local Assemblies organized in different parts of the world and operating under various Ministry names.
Every Christian must be a member of a Local Assembly to be able to be nurtured, grow and function effectively as a member of Universal Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit of God has endowed the Church with all that is required for the perfect nurturing of every Christian to fulfill God’s purpose (Eph 4:11-16).
The structure and governance in the Local Assembly is divinely ordained and by it, every member can find his or her unique part in the Body and fulfill it (1 Cor 12:12-18).
II III. WHY YOU MUST GO TO CHURCH
Being a member of the Local Assembly, your first and most important personal responsibility is to attend the corporate Services. No one can do this for you. And nothing else can give you the benefits you will get by attending Services. In other words, if you don’t attend Services, the blessings you require to receive can’t be received in any other way. There are no options.
We will now briefly review 11 Reasons why you must attend Services. But these will be given to you as a pamphlet or sent to you electronically so you can study in detail as Assignment #1 for this Class.
1. God Said So
2. Jesus went! Showing us a Pattern to Follow
3. It is the Vehicle by which you Function in the Body of Christ
4. The Church is the Pillar and Ground of Truth – 1 Timothy 3:15
5. The Church is a Place of Fellowship with other Christians
6. The Church is a Place where Christian Growth and Character are Enhanced
7. The Church is a Place where you Hear the Word Required for Faith and Life
8. The Church is a Place of Training
9. The Church is a Place of Solution to Life’s Questions
10. The Church is a Place where you Experience the Corporate Anointing
11. The Church is a Place of Refuge, Comfort and Refreshing
CHRIST EMBASSY AND YOU
a. Our Vision – To take the divine presence of God to the nations and peoples of the World and to demonstrate the character of the Spirit.
b. Our Mission – To raise generations of men and women who will come into their inheritance to fulfill God’s dream.
c. Our Purpose – To make known and bring them into their inheritance.
OUR STATEMENTS OF FAITH
Our Statements of Faith have their source in the Bible and are in total alignment with the the doctrines of Christ.
1. We believe that the Bible contains the inspired Word of God a. (2 Tit 3:16, 2 Pet 1:20-21)
2. We believe that there is one God eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (Eph 4:4-5; 1 Cor 8:6)
3. We believe in the Deity of Christ a. He was born of a virgin; (Jn 1:1-4, 10:30, Heb 1:1-5).
b. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; (Matt 1:18-25; Luk 1:30-3 5)
c. He died: (John 19:30-3, 5)
d. He rose again from the dead bodily; (John 20:25-29, Luke 24:36-40)
e. He ascended into heaven bodily, (1 Thess 4:16-17, Matt 24:29-30)
4. We believe in the Rapture of the church, and the Second Coming of Christ (1 Thess 4:16-17; Mat 24:29-30).
5. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is repentance and faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19, Luk 24:47, Eph 1:7)
6. We believe that regeneration by the power of the Holy Ghost through the Word of God is essential for personal salvation (Tit 2:5, Jn 3:3-5, Eph 5:27)
7. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides divine healing for the body and salvation for the soul to everyone that believes (Acts 3:16 Acts 9:32-35, 1 Pet 2:24).
8. We believe that when an individual receives the Holy Ghost, he receives divine enablement for Christian service and witness (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 3:1-26; 4:5-12)
9. We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost. (1 Cor 6:11; Rom 15:16)
10. We believe in the final resurrection of both the saved and the lost. The former to eternal life and the later to eternal judgment (Rev 20:11-15, 1 Cor 12:23).
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS 6:
1. Special Study on “Why We Must Go To Church” and provide answers to the questions in the Pamphlet.
2. Listen to the Special Message “The Church, Yesterday, Today and Forever”