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Desiring God (John Piper) June 23, 2026 9m

In What Sense Is the Church God’s Church? 1 Corinthians 1:1–3, Part 3

Summary

This sermon explains the meaning of the term "church of God" as found in 1 Corinthians 1. It highlights that the Greek word for church, "ecclesia," signifies a gathering or assembly, mirroring the Old Testament term for the congregation of Israel. The key takeaway is that the church is fundamentally a called-out assembly of believers who belong to the Lord.

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