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How does God build His church?

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God builds His church through Christ, the cornerstone, and by His sovereign grace, not by human effort.

According to Jeremiah 33:7, God promises to 'cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return and will build them as at the first.' This foreshadows the New Covenant established through Christ, where He is described as the chief cornerstone in Ephesians 2:20. God's building of the church reflects His sovereign grace at work, as He draws His elect to Himself and equips them to grow in spiritual maturity. Believers are described as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5, built up into a spiritual house, indicating that the growth and health of the church depend entirely on God's providential hand and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the formation of the church is an act of divine purpose and strength, ensuring that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 33:7, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:5, Isaiah 61:4-11, Romans 14:19

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