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1. The word “church” [ekklēsian] is used for a local body of organized and baptized believers. About 90% of the time, it is used in this sense in the Bible. 2.
The church are those who have been saved by Him. He adds them to His church (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:47). Another way of saying it is the church is made up of the followers of Christ. The word "church" appears in the Bible in two ways. First, it is spoken of in the world-wide way.
B. J.M. Pendleton in his 1867 Church Manual defines a church as: “A church is a congregation of Christ’s baptized disciples, acknowledging him as their Head, relying on His atoning sacrifice for justification before God, and depending on the Holy Spirit for sanctification, united in the belief of the gospel, agreeing to maintain its ordinances a...
The English word “church” This English word derives from the Greek word kuriako/n kuriakon, “the Lord’s.” This Greek word is found in Rev 1:10, “the Lord’s day; and in 1 Cor 11:20, “the Lord’s Supper.”
Containing scholarly bibliographies at entry level and up-to-date statistics wherever possible, this classical reference text, first published in 1957 is an essential resource for ordinands, clergy, and members of religious orders; The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church is an invaluable tool for academics, teachers, and students of ...
There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word church. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. church has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Old English) Christianity (Old English) liturgical (Old English) ecclesiastical (Old English) Judaism (Old English) Anglican Church ...
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cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC), a readily available resource for further explanations of Roman Catholic doctrine. The aim of this glossary is to provide a set of beginning definitions or working explanations to help students enter into theological conversations