Biblical Definitions: Church – The Called-Out Assembly of God’s People

Old Holy Bible on wooden lectern in church interior with stained glass windows

Church is not a building. It is not a denomination. It is ἐκκλησία ekklēsia — ἐκ ek, out from, and κλησία klesia, a calling. A called-out assembly. That is the Hebrew קהל qahal — those who hear the voice of the Shepherd. The church is the called-out people of God who have heard the voice … Continue reading Biblical Definitions: Church – The Called-Out Assembly of God’s People