The Assembly 2 – House of God

Main idea: HolinessIt generally denotes something separate from the ordinary or even evil. Holiness is, above all, an attribute of God; He is glorious in holiness, He sits on his throne of... More/glory and responsibility

What characterizes the house?

1. It is a spiritual house (1 Pet 2:5).
2. It is a holy house (Eph 2:20; 2 Cor 6:14-7:1; Ps 93:5).
3. It is the dwelling place of God's glory (Ps 26:8; 29:9).
4. It is the dwelling place of God (Eph 2:22) -> privilege and blessingA blessing is something good, in the Old Testament, usually associated with possessions, prosperity, and health, and is usually pronounced over someone. In principle, the lesser is blessed by the... More.
5. It is the dwelling place of the redeemed, where they have fellowship with God (Eph 2:18,19).
6. It is the place of worshipIn both Hebrew and Greek, the word "worship" can also be translated as "prostrate / bow down" (Ps 95:6). It is more than praise and thanksgiving because, in worship, honor... More (1 Pet 2:5).
7. ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More Himself is appointed over the house as master of the house (Heb 3:6; 2 Tim 2:20).
8. ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More is the great priestThe priests in the Old Testament were fully occupied with serving God. They offered the ordered sacrifices and were thus the link between the people and God. They had to... More of the house (Heb 10:21).
9. It is made up of redeemed ones, of living stones / holy priesthood (1 Pet 2:4,5).
10. It is a house of prayer (Mk 11:17; 2 Tim 2:1-4) -> dependence.
11. The house continues to grow, in the sense of a child: it is perfect and yet grows (1 Pet 2:4, 5; Eph 2:19-22).
12. The house exists in the place (Eph 2:22), worldwide (Eph 2:21), and according to the counselThe counsel (purpose) of God is his plan. What God plans will happen. There is a counsel of God with his people Israel (Isa 46:10). This counsel has existed since... More of God (Eph 2:21: templeThe house and dwelling place of God in Jerusalem in the OT. The forerunner was the tabernacle.  It consisted of two main rooms, the sanctuary and the Holy of Holies,... More).
13. God or the Lord Jesus builds this house (Mt 16:18; 1 Tim 3:15).
14. Man also worksAnother word for deeds or actions. God's works are perfect (Gen 1:31), men's can be good works (Matt 5:16) or dead (Heb 6:1). On the basis of his works, unbelieving... More on the house in responsibility before God (1 Cor 3:9-13).
15. It is a place of order (1 Tim 3:15; 1 Cor 14:33, 40).

What does order involve?

1. The Bible does not have a specific name for the assemblyThe literal meaning is “called out”: • called out of "the darkness" (1. Pet 2:9)—this refers to the area where there is a lack of light about God Himself, His... More; all are called believers (Acts 5:14), disciples (Acts 9:1), Christians (Acts 11:26), or saints (Ephesians 1:1).
2. The teaching does not refer to human thought but to God's Word (2 Tim 3:16; John 17:17)
3. The Holy Spirit, who dwells in the house/temple of God, directs, guides, and leads everything, even in the meetings. Therefore, no "pastors" are needed/employed (1 Cor 3:16; Jn 14:26; 16:13).
4. There are at least three types of gatherings in the house of God:
5. for the breaking of bread
6. for edification
7. for prayer
8. There are various gifts of graceTo the one who earns something through performance, the reward is not according to grace but according to debt (Rom. 4:4). Grace is a favor that is not given by... More (1 Cor 12:4; Eph 4:11), including
9. shepherds
10. teachers
11. evangelists
12. There are various ministries, but no "employees" who perform an office, e.g., overseers, or servants (1 Tim 3:1-13).
13. Discipline is practiced (1 Cor 5:13; Matt 18:18).
14. Women remain silent in the meetings (1 Cor 14:34-36).
15. Some aspects of the meetings are specifically regulated (there must be one bread, women must be silent, bread and cup are necessary for the meal, etc.). Most things are not specified.