Declaring All the Counsel of God

English 🇵🇭 Tagalog ⟵ Previous Next ⟶ Lesson 5: The Work of the Church Key Passage: Ephesians 4:12 “ For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: ” Introduction Why does the church exist? Is it merely a spiritual community? A charity? A worship center? The religious world today has stretched the concept of “church” far beyond its biblical role—turning it into entertainment halls, political organizations, business enterprises, or social reform centers. But the New Testament is not silent. This lesson will clarify the divinely authorized work of the church , distinguishing it from unauthorized additions and calling the church back to its God-given mission. Historical Context Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians was written while he was imprisoned in Rome (circa A.D. 60–62). In this letter, Paul emphasizes the unity of the body (Ephesians 4:4), the singularity of t...