Kingdom Disciples

The term “assembly” or ‘ekklésia’ in the New Testament is derived from the Assembly of Yahweh gathered for worship recorded in the Hebrew Bible . New Testament references to the “ assembly ” or “church” in English are based on the language of Israel when the nation was assembled before Yahweh for worship in front of the Tabernacle. The Greek noun translated this way is ‘ ekklésia ’, meaning “assembly, congregation, convocation.” In secular Greek, it could refer to an “assembly” of citizens gathered to conduct matters of state. However, that is not the sense found in the Greek Bible .

Le terme “assemblée” ou ‘ekklesia’ dans le Nouveau Testament est dérivé de l'Assemblée de Yahweh réunie pour le culte dans la Bible hébraïque . Les références du Nouveau Testament à “ l'assemblée ” ou “l'église” en français sont basées sur la langue d'Israël lorsque la nation était assemblée devant Yahvé pour l'adoration devant le Tabernacle. Le nom grec traduit de cette manière est ‘ ekklésia ’, qui signifie “assemblée, congrégation, convocation.” En grec laïc, il pourrait désigner une “assemblée” de citoyens réunis pour conduire les affaires de l'État. Cependant, ce n'est pas le sens que l'on trouve dans la Bible grecque.

Le Prologue de l'Évangile de Jean présente les thèmes clés du Livre, y compris la déclaration que Jésus est le ‘Logos’, la “ Parole devenue chair .” La vie et la Lumière sont révélées en lui aux hommes et aux femmes pénitents. Il est le véritable “ Tabernacle ” où réside la “ Gloire ” de Dieu, pas la tente dans le désert ou la construction du Temple à Jérusalem. Le Fils de Dieu est la véritable et pleine expression de Dieu .

In the Gospel of John , Jesus is the Logos , the “ Word become flesh ” in whom the “ Glory of God ” resides. He is the Greater Tabernacle foreshadowed by the Tent carried by Israel in the wilderness, the place where the Glory of Yahweh was seen. John’s declaration anticipates his later passages that link him to the Father. Thus, the man who gave his life for all humanity on the Cross is the true and full manifestation of the Glory of the Living God who created all things.

The Prologue of John’s Gospel presents key themes of the Book, including the declaration that Jesus is the  Logos , the “ Word become flesh .” Life and Light are revealed in him to penitent men and women. He is the true “ Tabernacle ” where God’s “ Glory ” resides, not the tent in the wilderness or the Temple building in Jerusalem. The Son of God is the  true and full expression of God .

The  Gospel of John  presents Jesus as the place where the glory of God is seen, the Greater and Final Tabernacle in which His presence resides. With the advent of Jesus, the worship of men desired by the Father no longer is limited to dedicated buildings or geographic locations. From now on, worship takes place “ in the spirit and truth .” Men and women experience the majesty of God and behold His nature in the “ face of Jesus Christ .”

In John’s Gospel, Jesus is the true Tabernacle where the presence and glory of God dwell. Unlike the ancient structure with its inner sanctuary that only the high priest could enter, and only once each year on the Day of Atonement, His glory is manifested in Jesus Christ for all men to see forevermore. No longer is His presence limited by physical walls, geographic boundaries, or the calendar. In the Nazarene, the Father and Creator of all things is worshipped anywhere and anytime, only now “ in spirit and truth .”