Faith & Reason Nexus

The Church as the “called out” or “ekklesia.” Here’s a structured presentation of the information:

The Church – The Called Out

• Ekklesia: Its Meaning
• “Ek” – signifies “out of”
• “Kaleo” – means “to call”
• Together: Forms the noun “ekklesia,” meaning “that which is called out of”
• Historical Context
• In ancient Greece, “ekklesia” referred to citizens called out for jury duty.
• The Caller: Christ
• Matthew 11:28, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 17:5, 2 Corinthians 6:17
• Christ calls believers to follow Him and be separate from the world.
• The Calling: Through the Gospel
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
• Believers are called through the preaching of the Gospel.
• Called Out of
• Sin (Matthew 9:13)
• Snare of the Devil (2 Timothy 2:26)
• Spiritual Death (John 5:24)
• Called Into
• Salvation (Acts 2:47)
• Fellowship with God (1 John 1:7)
• Invitation
• Revelation 3:20: “Behold I stand at the door and knock.”

This outline emphasizes how the Church, as the “called out” assembly, is called by Christ through the Gospel out of sin and into fellowship with God, embodying a separation from the world’s influences.