Playlist: Church Characteristics (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
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The Source of Church Characteristics (Part One)
The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 all existed simultaneously and the characteristics of five of them will apparently be extant at the return of Christ.
The Source of Church Characteristics (Part Two)
Jesus Christ is the architect of the church, indicating that the institution must take on the characteristics of the Builder, reflecting His character.