Just what is a "church?"Strong's Greek Dictionary, #1570. ekklesia, a calling out. (1b) Ekklesia, from ek, "out of," and klesis, "a calling..." So the church is those whom God has CALLED OUT to be His "called out ones,"
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Ekklesia is a Greek word that refers to "an assembly".
The term ekklesia is actually a Greek word. Ekklesia translates to a group or assembly of citizens which are summoned by a crier or legislative assembly.
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Martin Luther King makes reference to "the true ekklesia". The word 'ekklesia', means 'church', so by invoking "the true ekklesia", he is invoking the real church. This is in reference to "the church within the church", or the part of church beyond organized. Martin Luther King expresses disappointment towards the church and the people there.
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Church. The Greek word ekklesia was used among the Greeks for a group of citizens who would come together to discuss the affairs of the state. see Acts 19:39.As applied to the church it means 'a called out assembly' in that Christians are called (as were the relevant citizens of Greece) out of their regular life to meet together as a separate people 'unto His name' i.e. Jesus.
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