Nazarene churches I believe are a church built on Jesus Christ. I’ve read articles which state there could be between 1000 and 2000 independent churches who claim Jesus as their cornerstone.
Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter (Pétros), and upon this rock (pétra) I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Peter was a stone, Jesus is the Rock, the corner stone
Pétros always means a stone, never a rock
Pétra - a rock. A projecting rock, cliff.
1 Peter 2 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4To whom coming, as unto a LIVING STONE, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief CORNER STONE, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the STONE which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the CORNER, 8And a stone of stumbling, and a ROCK OF OFFENCE, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
God’s people, God’s church all those who have accepted Jesus as their Rock.
Psalm 118 21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 22The STONE which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner
Acts 4: 11This is the STONE which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
2007-12-28 00:34:42
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answered by ' 4
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1 Corinthians 10:4; ' ... and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ'.
Other references confirm that God (Christ) is that rock [ Deut. 32:4; 32:15;32:18; 1Sam.2:2; 2 Sam.22:2,47; Psalms18:2,31; 19:14; 42:9; 62:2; 89:26; 95:1; Isaiah 26:4; 44:8; Romans 9:33].
2007-12-27 15:37:55
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answered by cheir 7
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It matters because they are believing the truth, if they believe the truth. What it doesn't mean is sell your church like a hooker on a street corner, preach Christ and the Gospel.
What doesn't matter to me is what a certain church thinks of itself. I am following after Christ, the church has shown it's ability to make a tradition out of error. To which I say, "No, thank you very much."
2007-12-27 15:29:23
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answered by Christian Sinner 7
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Jesus (a Hebrew certainly Hebrews) grew to become into to become "the pinnacle stone of the nook" (playstation .118:22 decrease than), "the govt nook stone" (Eph.2:20, Deut.32:4 decrease than), of His living physique, the church of God (a million Cor.10:32, Col.a million:24 decrease than). It grew to become into at Jesus' baptism that Jesus became "the pinnacle stone of the nook", "the govt nook stone" of the church of God. From that element Jesus began His ministry. All who're in Jesus Christ are growing to be a “new creature” (2 Cor.5:17, Gal.6:15 decrease than); we, in Him, are growing to be for my section, besides as jointly, His living physique, the church of God. there is neither Jew nor Greek (Gentile) in Christ Jesus, we are all one (Gal.3:28 decrease than), the church of God. playstation .118:22 The stone (Jesus) which the builders refused IS become the pinnacle stone of the nook (Eph.2:20 decrease than). Eph.2:20 And are equipped upon the beginning place of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the govt nook stone (playstation .118:22 above): Deut.32:4 he's the Rock, his paintings is optimal: for all his techniques are judgment: a God of certainty and without iniquity, in simple terms and ideal is he. a million Cor.10:32 provide none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God. Col.a million:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that it is at the back of of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his physique’s sake, it is the church: 2 Cor.5:17 for this reason if any guy be in Christ, he's a sparkling creature: previous issues are gave up the ghost; behold, all issues are become new (Gal.6:15 decrease than). Gal.6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any situation, nor uncircumcision, yet a sparkling creature (2 Cor.5:17 above). Gal.3:28 there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor loose, there is neither male nor lady: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Pat (ndbpsa ©)
2016-10-20 03:11:17
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answered by ? 4
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Jesus is the Rock, petra
2007-12-27 15:17:44
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answered by A T O M I C Jw slayer 1
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Apostolic church
2007-12-27 15:18:20
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answered by paula r 7
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I agree with Paula
the Apostolic's
Pentecostals..
Assemblies..
CoGIC.
in that order
2007-12-27 15:31:58
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answered by ktbug3335 5
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ummm way too many to list "say" they believe that....
you relieze there are over 1000 christian denominations
on the earth right?
sheesh
2007-12-27 15:20:12
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answered by Anonymous
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You might peruse.. http://www.vatican.va
Sincerely,
A Catholic
2007-12-27 15:31:10
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answered by Anonymous
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