| Pentecost- Lessons from the Old Testament Church | Seven Lessons From the Seven Churches | |
| Pentecost- Lessons from the Old Testament Church | May-June 99 LCN p. 5 | J. Ogwyn |
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Intro: Most Christians understand that the New Testament Church began on the Pentecost after Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. However, every indication suggests that the Old Testament Church also began on Pentecost. This beginning, dated to the time of the Sinai Covenant, occurred seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt. Appreciating this parallel reveals much about the role and the history of God's Church. Subheads: Old Testament Symbols Old Testament Church Eras |
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| Seven Lessons From the Seven Churches | Sept-Oct 00 LCN p. 7 | D. Winnail |
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Intro: We are living in challenging times in the history of the church that Jesus founded. Ideas circulating through the church today are significant in ways few realize! The subtle return to mainstream "Christian" doctrines, the fascination with new forms of church government, the desire to dispense with the ministry and move beyond a hierarchy to independence and the preference to debate instead of learn- are sobering benchmarks to take note of! Subheads: The Purpose of Revelation Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Sardis: The Dead Church Philadelphia: Small But Faithful Laodicea: Lukewarm and Laid-back |
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