The Church of Jesus Christ: Ekklesia / Ecclesia word study part 1: Introduction & Gospels & Acts

The Church of Jesus Christ: Ekklesia/Ecclesia Word Study - Part 1 (Introduction, Gospels & Acts)

This 41-minute Sunday School lesson provides an in-depth Greek word study of "Ekklesia" (Ecclesia) - the New Testament term for the church. Part 1 of our comprehensive series examines every occurrence of this foundational word in the Gospels and Acts, laying the biblical foundation for understanding what the church truly is according to Scripture.

What You'll Learn:

Complete introduction to the Greek word ekklesia and its biblical meaning

Every occurrence of "church" in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Detailed analysis of Ekklesia in the book of Acts

The biblical definition of the church vs. modern misconceptions

How Jesus Christ Himself defined His church in the Gospels

The establishment and growth of local churches in Acts

Original language insights from the Greek New Testament

Why This Word Study Matters:

Understanding the biblical meaning of ekklesia is essential for proper ecclesiology (doctrine of the church). This systematic study examines the original Greek text to discover what God's Word actually teaches about the nature, purpose, and function of the local church.

Scripture Foundation:

Matthew 16:18 (KJV) - "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

About This Series:

This is Part 1 of our complete Ekklesia word study series. Future lessons will cover the epistles and Revelation, providing a comprehensive biblical theology of the church from Genesis to Revelation.

Sunday School at Grace and Truth Baptist:

This lesson was taught on August 31, 2025, as part of our systematic Bible teaching curriculum. We believe in verse-by-verse exposition using the King James Bible with careful attention to original languages.

Resources:

Visit faithsaves.net for more Greek and Hebrew word studies, systematic theology resources, Baptist ecclesiology materials, and King James Bible teaching.

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