Scripture Reading: Rom. 12:5; Matt. 16:15-18; Eph. 1:23; Gal. 1:2; Acts 8:1, 13:1; 1 Cor. 12:20; Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 20:7, 2:46-47; 1 Cor. 14:26, 31; Acts 12:5, 5:42.

Ⅰ　

A seeking Christian must know the body of Christ:

A　

The church is the body of Christ, consisting of all the members of the body – Rom. 12:5.

１　

The church is the congregation called-out by God – Matt. 16:18.

２　

Not only must we know Christ; we must know the church as well – Matt. 16:15-18.

B　

The body of Christ is manifested as many local churches in practicality – Eph. 1:23; Gal. 1:2.

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Based on the principle of one church one locality – Acts 8:1, 13:1.

２　

Needing to discern the body and to remain in the body.

C　

We must live in the body of Christ to receive all the supply from the body – 1 Cor. 12:20.

Ⅱ　

The principle of the meeting and the meeting life:

A　

Meeting is ordained by God for the believers – Heb. 10:24-25.

１　

Meeting is the requirement of the spiritual life.

２　

Meeting enlivens us and revives our spirit.

３　

Corporate grace being found in the meetings.

B　

Separating the Lord's Day – Acts 20:7.

C　

Various meetings in the church life:

１　

Bread-breaking meeting – Acts 2:46-47.

２　

Prophesying meeting – 1 Cor. 14:26, 31.

３　

Prayer meeting – Acts 12:5.

４　

Group meeting – Acts 5:42.