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Church is a building, Christian organization, or Sunday religious service. What is ekklesia?

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

To use the same term to describe a religious building or organization that we use to describe the body of Christ is very confusing. They are not the same things. The body of Christ is the people who have received … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ doesn’t fit well in church

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

Church too often divides, waters down, and tames the body of Christ. If Peter had been a typical pastor, he would have preached a sermon to the people in the boat instead of walking on the water with Jesus. The … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Jesus’ Town Hall Meeting (ekklesia)

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Greek cities in the ancient world were governed by open Town Hall Meetings, where any citizen could speak, which they called “The Ekklesia.” When Jesus chose a name for a gathering of His people, He called it My Ekklesia (Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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