Who Is the Church?

Apr 9, 2025    Pastor Steven Pettis Jr

In this foundational Bible Study series, we return to the words of Jesus in Matthew 16 to rediscover the true identity of the Church—not as a building, tradition, or denomination, but as a people called out by God, built on the confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

 

Together, we will explore:

What Jesus meant when He said, “Upon this rock I will build My church”

The meaning of ekklesia—the “called out ones”

Why confession is the foundation of the Church

How Jesus builds His Church using “living stones”

The beauty of a global, diverse body united by one faith

This study invites us to examine our own confession of Christ, challenge cultural misconceptions, and re-align our identity as a church with the truth of Scripture. Whether you’re a new believer or have been in the church for decades, this series will help you understand what it truly means to be the Church that Jesus is building.

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