Journal: Central Bible Quarterly
Volume: CENQ 04:2 (Summer 1961)
Article: 4 The Origin Of The Church
Author: Anonymous

CenQ 4:2 (Summer 1961) p. 21

4 The Origin Of The Church

A. Like the Tabernacle and Temple of the Old Testament, the church of the New Testament was established before it was accredited, credentialed, or filled by the Cloud of God’s Approving Glory (Matt. 16:13–20). e.g.

The church, therefore, was established in the days of Jesus’ sojourn in the flesh and the work of its construction was begun with the material prepared by John the Baptist, later the twelve apostles of our Lord: and at the close of His earthly ministry we find this little band in Jerusalem began to transact business by the election of a successor to Judas. Also they were assembled together to receive collectively the Holy Spirit, and to them were added daily such as were being saved.

1. Three Old Testament types:

a. The Tabernacle was built before the Glory Cloud filled it—Exodus 40:34–38.

b. Solomon’s Temple was built before the Glory Cloud filled it—I Kings 8:10, 11.

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c. Ezekiel’s Ideal Temple (after Solomon’s Temple was destroyed) was built before the Glory Cloud filled it— Ezekiel 43:1–6; Daniel 9:24; Joel 2:28–32.

B. The church was promised the abiding glory of the Holy Spirit —Matthew 3:11, 12; Mark 16:17, 18; John 1:33; 7:37–39; Acts 1:8.

C. The church received the promised Holy Spirit—Genesis 11:1–9 cf.; Joel 2:28–32.

The Holy Spirit was received by:

1. The Jews—Acts 2:1–6.

2. The Samaritans—Acts 8:14–16.

3. Paul—Acts 9:17; I Corinthians 14:18.

4. The Romans at Caesarea—Acts 10:44–46.

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