Ekklesia: The Church
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In this episode of the New Hope Church podcast, Pastor Zach Killey delves into the concept of the church, exploring the meaning of Ekklesia, the Greek word for church. He starts by engaging the audience in a thought-provoking exercise, highlighting the unique names given to groups of animals and drawing parallels to the church.
Pastor Zach then delves into the historical and biblical perspectives on the church, emphasizing that the church is not a physical building but a gathering of people. He discusses the transformative power of Jesus Christ, who redefines the concept of the church by indwelling in believers through the Holy Spirit.
Drawing from Ephesians 2:19-22 and 1 Peter 2:4-5, Pastor Zach emphasizes that believers are now the living stones of God's temple, with Jesus as the cornerstone. He challenges listeners to shift their perspective from viewing the church as a place they go to being an integral part of their identity and mission in spreading the goodness of God.
As the episode wraps up, viewers are encouraged to like, subscribe, and reach out with any questions, knowing that the New Hope Church community is praying for them as they navigate their faith journey.
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