NT Greek for "church" - ekklesia (ek-klay-see'-ah); a calling out.
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A mini study:
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A mini study:
God's Call out of the Earth
J. G. Bellett (1795-1864); Highly regarded among the 'Plymouth Brethern' of his day, his teaching continues to stand the test of time. This little study on the true calling and position of the body of Christ in relation to this world being an excellent example:
J. G. Bellett (1795-1864); Highly regarded among the 'Plymouth Brethern' of his day, his teaching continues to stand the test of time. This little study on the true calling and position of the body of Christ in relation to this world being an excellent example:
In the midst of the increased and still growing corruption of the whole scene around us, and of the threatened dissolving of all things, it is much laid upon the mind to consider with simplicity and clearness the character of our calling.
The call of God out of the earth, and God's assertion of title to the earth, are things that greatly differ, and should be morally and practically distinguished by the saints.
The call of God proceeds on the principle that God Himself is outside the earth, and that He is not seeking it, but seeking a people to be His in His place outside and above it [John 17:16; Eph. 2:6]. The earth, therefore, by this call, is left just as it was. For it is a stranger to the purpose of God.
The call of God proceeds on the principle that God Himself is outside the earth, and that He is not seeking it, but seeking a people to be His in His place outside and above it [John 17:16; Eph. 2:6]. The earth, therefore, by this call, is left just as it was. For it is a stranger to the purpose of God.