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noun
- 1. a building used for public Christian worship: "the church was largely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century" Similar
verb
- 1. take (a woman who has recently given birth) to church for a service of thanksgiving. archaic
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Apr 8, 2019 · The New Testament church is a body of believers that has been called out from the world by God to live as his people under the authority of Jesus Christ: God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.
Oct 22, 2019 · Learn what the word "church" means in the Bible and how it refers to the community of believers in Jesus Christ. Discover the difference between local and universal church, the metaphor of the body of Christ, and the future of the church.
Mar 23, 2022 · According to the Bible, the church is the body of Christ—all those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 12:13). Local churches are gatherings of people who claim the name of Christ. Members of a local church may or may not be members of the universal church, depending on the genuineness of their ...
Jul 10, 2020 · The church is the global community of Christ followers who proclaim the gospel, equip believers, and represent the kingdom of God. Learn about the biblical foundation, the Body of Christ, and the purpose of the church from Scripture.
Church, in Christian doctrine, the Christian religious community as a whole, or a body or organization of Christian believers. After the Crucifixion, early Christians established their own communities of believers, modeled on the Jewish synagogue.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
What is the church? The English word “church” comes from the Greek word “ekklesia,” which means “a gathering” or “an assembly” or literally “called-out-ones.” It was a word used of any gathering or congregation—not only a religious one.
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Feb 19, 2020 · The church is God's idea and plan to reach people for Christ and disciple them to maturity in Christ. Learn how Ephesians 4:11-16 reveals a balanced view of the church's purpose and function.
