What if church was more than just a place you attend? What if it was a community where everyone belongs?

In Week 2 of our series, "What Makes the Church the Church," we explore one of the defining characteristics of the early church from Acts 2:42–47—their devotion to fellowship (koinonia). The first Christians discovered that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. We are saved individually, but we grow in community.

Whether you've been following Jesus for years, you're new to church, you've recently moved to Jakarta, or you're simply exploring faith, this message is for you.

At IES Jakarta, we believe:

No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.

Join Pastor Jamison as we discover how God uses authentic community to encourage us, strengthen our faith, and transform our lives.

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What makes the church the church?

In the first message of our new series, "What Makes the Church the Church," Pastor Jamie explores one of the foundational values of the early church from Acts 2:42–47: they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching.

At IES Jakarta, we believe this timeless truth:
God's Word Changes Lives.

In this message from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, you'll discover how God's Word is more than an ancient book—it is living, powerful, and "God-breathed." Scripture teaches us what is true, lovingly rebukes and corrects us when we wander, and trains us to become more like Jesus so that we are equipped for every good work.

Whether you're new to the Bible or have been following Jesus for years, this message will encourage you to build your life on God's unchanging truth.

In this message you'll discover:
 • Why the Bible is God's authoritative Word
 • How Scripture teaches, rebukes, corrects, and trains us
 • Why God's correction is an expression of His love
 • How spending time in God's Word transforms us into the likeness of Christ
 • Practical ways to make Bible reading a daily habit

Key Scripture:
 📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17

Series: What Makes the Church the Church
Week 1: The Word of God Changes Lives

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