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What does the Bible say about the purity of the church?

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The Bible emphasizes the necessity of maintaining the church's purity as an assembly of believers, not a national or unconverted community.

The scriptures highlight the importance of the church being a distinct body of believers set apart for God’s purposes. In Jeremiah 51:51, there is a clear expression of shame experienced by God’s people when strangers intrude upon the sanctuaries, indicating the seriousness of preserving the holiness of God’s house. The church is not meant to be a mixed multitude but a congregation of the redeemed, as exemplified in Ephesians 2:19-22, where believers are described as members of God’s household built on the foundation of apostles and prophets. Maintaining this purity is crucial for the spiritual health and witness of the church in a world filled with nominals and unconverted individuals.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 51:51, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 4:17-24, Lamentations 4:1, Revelation 1:20, Titus 1:5-16, Ephesians 6:17

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