THE AMC STATEMENT* ON THE BODY OF MESSIAH (CHRIST)
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The Body of Messiah
We believe that all believers in Yeshua are members of the universal body (community) and bride of the Messiah. The body of Messiah began at Shavuot (Pentecost) with the
baptism of the Holy Spirit after the ascension of Yeshua. Membership in the body is based solely on faith in Messiah. This body is distinct from Israel and is composed of
both Jews and Gentiles made one in Messiah. These members are under the solemn duty to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of love. We believe that the ordinances of
the local congregation are water immersion and the Lord's Supper. We believe that the purpose of the local congregation is to glorify God through worship, instruction,
accountability, discipline, fellowship and outreach. Its eldership is open to men who fulfill the qualifications for elder as set forth in the New Covenant. The Scriptures
encourage the active participation and regular assembly of believers in the local body. (Matthew 16:15-18 Luke 22:24-27; Acts 1:5, 2:14-36; 1 Corinthians 12:13;
Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 2:11-18, 5:23-27; Colossians 1:18, 3:14,15) *Full
AMC Statement
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In our first study in this series, we will examine the universal body of Messiah; in the next, the local congregation or church;
and finally, the ambassadorial or missionary band. Each sentence of our Statement will be examined in detail, though not necessarily in its order of appearance.
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