Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
The church is Christ's bride (Eph. 5:22-31).
The two scriptural offices of the church are Pastors and Deacons.
Pastor & Deacons.
You don't have to get into scriptural interpretation. The meaning of the word is 'so be it', or 'so it is'.
Jesus Christ.
The Holy Cross.
The image of God in the church is typically portrayed through teachings, scriptures, rituals, prayers, and worship practices that reflect the attributes and teachings of God. It is also manifested through acts of service, compassion, forgiveness, and love towards others, as well as in the community's efforts to promote peace, justice, and unity. Ultimately, the image of God in the church is seen in how individuals and the community strive to embody the values and principles that God represents.
A church is governed by an ecclesiastical law or code of laws established by a church council. These are referred to as canons. Canons can also refer to a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices within the church. In Christianity those canons would incorporate the tenets, or foundations, such as Scriptural elements, as the principles of religion or philosophy.
Jesus wont come for the church.. church is made by people not from Jesus, we should believe in Jesus not in church...... ANSWER: The church is the body of Christ made up of all New Testament believers. This is Scriptural (Colossians 1:18). We do not know when Christ will come for the church (body of believers). It will happen at the resurrection of the just, but we do not know when that will occur, ie, day, date or hour.
John Wallas has written: 'Plain scriptural thoughts on holy baptism' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Baptism, Church of England, Biblical teaching
The Franciscans and the Dominicans
It's the image they'd like to present, but given their history they actually look more like the opposite.