Call-In Classic Christianity Radio – Bob George P1150 (07-24-26)
We Are the Church: Believers in Christ, Not a Physical Building
In Scripture, the term “church” (translated from the Greek ekklesia, meaning “called-out assembly”) refers to people—specifically, born-again believers who are spiritually united in Christ Jesus—rather than a physical structure or brick-and-mortar building on a street corner.
Key Scriptures
1. God Does Not Live in Man-Made Temples
Under the New Covenant, God’s dwelling place is no longer a physical building made by human hands.
“God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.” — Acts 17:24
2. Believers Are the Temple of God
When a person is born again of the Holy Spirit, God takes up permanent residence within them. Believers themselves are God’s dwelling place.
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” — 1 Corinthians 3:16
“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” — 1 Corinthians 6:19







