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Ekklésia - Assembly of God

By David Maas
The Christian use of the term church or ekklésia is derived from the assembly of Yahweh gathered for worship as described in the Hebrew Bible . The Greek noun commonly rendered “ church ” in English versions of the Bible is  ekklésia . It means an “assembly, congregation.” While it was used in ancient Greek for an “assembly” of citizens gathered to legislate laws and discuss matters of state, it is a mistake to assume that is the sense that is employed in the New Testament.
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Responding to Persecutors

By David Maas
When Christians react to hostility with hostility, whether from government, society, or individuals, Satan triumphs .  The reality of persecution raises several questions. How should disciples react to any opposition, especially when they are persecuted by governments? Should they respond with indignation, civil disobedience, and public protests, or are followers of Jesus called to emulate his example?
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