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1)People of God
This image is rooted in the Old Testament covenants were God accompanies and loves the Israelities. The New Testament covenant, sealed in the lords blood, invites all people everywhere to unite. God calls the Church into existence thereby forming a community of faith, hope and love centered in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
2)The Body Of Christ
Together we form the body of Christ, if one suffers, all parts suffer. If one part is honors, all the parts share its joy. 1Cor 12:20, 1 Cor 12:12-13, 1 Cor 10:16-17
He is the vine, we are the branches Jn15:5 We all work together for the common good.
3)Temple of the Holy Spirit
"What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the church" (St Augustine) The Holy Spirit works through the Church to bring about God's saving works. How? He uses the scriptures, the sacraments, graves, virtues and special gifts (charisma) given o bring about the common good.
Actually, the "temple of the Holy Spirit" is normally thought to refer to the individual believer in scripture, not to the Church as a whole (see 1 Corinthians 6:19).
3b) However believers are called a "Spiritual House" and a "Holy Priesthood" by Peter in 1 Peter 2:4-8. So in that sense, the people of God are being built into a "temple."
4) The Bride of Christ
The Church is the Bride and therefore Christ is the Groom to whom the Church is promised and given. The prophet Hosea married a prostitute to symbolize God's love of wayward Israel. The Church is likewise the Bride of Christ who though not always faithful, is loved by God. At Christ's return God's people are described as a "bride beautifully dressed for her husband (Christ). 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7-9; 21:1-2; Ephesians
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI am not sure what you mean by images. The Bible talks about the church as being the bride of Christ or the body of Christ. Those who have accepted Jesus as Lord are called spiritual brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are told that we all have different gifts so just as the body has a head arms, legs, eyes etc. so the people in the church have different gifts. Some function as an eye another as a hand etc.
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∙ 13y agothe biblical image of church is a HOLY CROSS
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∙ 10y agosalt of the earth
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What images did Jesus compare his church with?
His bride and many other things
What are the windows with images in a church called?
the windows inside a church with images on them are called stained glass windows. They are called this because the images are made using glass which has been stained. Then the glass is arranged to form the picture. Sometimes underneath the window describing the scene shown in the window.
Where can one find cartoon church pictures?
Cartoon church pictures are available from websites with stock footage collections and images. Some examples include Glasbergen, Photobucket, and Church of Laugh.
What has the author Amy G Oden written?
Amy G. Oden has written: 'Dominant images for the church in Augustine's Enarrationes in Psalmos' -- subject(s): Church history, Views on the church
What are images honored by some christians called?
I believe that you are referring to icons, as used in the Orthodox church.
What is the difference between a prtestant church and a catholic church?
The main difference between the two churches is that the Protestant church believes that they should not have sculptures and paintings to worship. Whereas the Cathloic church believes that if you have images of what you are worshipping, you will have a deeper and stronger faith.
Leo III ban on religious images became known as?
split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why did protestant destroyed Catholic art images and sculptures?
At various points in history, persons called iconoclasts have attached the Catholic Church for its use of sacred art, citing the commandment against making graven images. Iconoclasm, however, was dismissed as heresy early on in the history of the Church.
What are the six images of the church?
Institution, advocate, teacher, transformer,servant ,community. This is what you would learn from a text book in religion class.
Where does one find a photo or video of Ruth Grant Choir Director Hillsong Church?
Go to google images, and type in what you want to see!
What has the author Aleksandra Witkowska written?
Aleksandra Witkowska has written: 'Titulus ecclesiae' -- subject(s): Cathedrals, Catholic church buildings, History 'Maria regina' -- subject(s): Crowning of images, Customs and practices, Devotion to, Catholic Church
Does the Roman Catholic Church have 3-dimensional statues and 2-dimensional statues?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Statues are always 3-D by nature. Maybe you are referring to images and icons. Yes, we do have these.
