The Church:  1 Timothy 3:15-16

Paul wrote this Epistle (letter) to Timothy who was a Pastor of the church in Ephesus. Paul titled the Church as the House of God and church of the living God. God is not dead! He is a living God!

God is actively and personally working in His church. The church is the pillar and ground of the truth. It is the basis of truth. It holds up, displays, supports and sustains the truth. It is the stable, permanent and secure foundation of truth of the Bible. 

 The church is called to preserve, defend, maintain and transmit the Gospel truth. Religions, opinions, and false teachings change, vanish and are exposed, but the church remains unshaken, preserved and unmovable in its resolve to preach the Word. 

The truths of the church, as mentioned in the Bible are:

God was manifest in the flesh. Jesus is God in the flesh.

Jesus is approved, testified and acknowledged by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus has been seen by angels at His birth, life and resurrection.

Jesus is preached to the Gentiles and believed on by the world.

Jesus has ascended into heaven, bodily and is coming back.

The church will continue to preach, teach, prophesy and proclaim the truth about Jesus, the Messiah. He is Lord and God. Trust in Him.