How do we know the church is built according to God's design?
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The church follows a design laid out in Scripture by God Himself, affirming its foundation in the covenant of grace.
Scripture reveals that the church is constructed according to a specific divine design, meticulously followed as laid out in the covenant of grace. In Ephesians 2:21, Paul states that the church grows into a holy temple, being fitly framed together. This signifies intentional design, reflecting God's architectural plans. Just as Moses was instructed to build the tabernacle according to the pattern given to him (Exodus 25:40), the church reflects a spiritual building, with Christ as the cornerstone and believers as living stones (1 Peter 2:5). The cohesive nature of the church's growth indicates that it is diligently constructed under God's purpose.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:21, 1 Peter 2:5, Exodus 25:40
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