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The closest scripture is Ephesians 5:23, where Christ is the husband of his bride the church:-Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christis the head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.
the church is called the body of Christ:-
1Co 12:27 And you [The church at Corinth] are the body of Christ, and members in part.
Col 1:18 And He [Christ] is the Head of the body, the church, who is the Beginning, the First-born from the dead, that He may be pre-eminent in all things.
Col 1:24 who now rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and I fill up the things lacking of the afflictions ofChrist in my flesh, on behalf of His body, which isthe church;
A church that is not true to Christ her Husband but instead turns to and follows anyone else is said to be of the world, or worldly, or (ultimately) Satanic, since Satan is the leader of the rebellion against the church's Husband. In these cases this impure church is likened to an unfaithful wife committing adultery.
One particular church, the church at Thyatira, is likened in Revelation 2:18-22 to Queen Jezebel (the wife of King Ahab) in the Old Testament, who was an idol-worshipper and anti-God, nasty, murderous, hateful, and vindictive woman:-
Rev 2:18-22 MKJV
[18] And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, He who has His eyes like a flame of fire and His feet like burnished metal, says these things:
[19] I know your works and love and service and faith and your patience, and your works; and the last to be more than the first.
[20] But I have a few things against you because you allow that woman Jezebel to teach, she saying herself to be a prophetess, and to cause My servants to go astray, and to commit fornication, and to eat idol-sacrifices.
[21] And I gave her time that she might repent of her fornication, and she did not repent.
[22] Behold, I am throwing herinto a bed, and those who commit adultery with her into great affliction, unless they repent of their deeds.
According to some Catholic exegetes, the woman in Revelation 12 might represent the Church. Others say that this refers not to a church at all, but to the true Jewish believers in the modern nation of Israel fleeing to safety. Still others say that the woman, or "great harlot", of Revelation 17 refers only to the Roman Catholic church, and yet still others believe Revelation 17 refers to an umbrella-consortium of now-Godless churches of any denomination who have lost their "first love" (that is, for Christ, who is supposed to be their husband). However, regardless of exact interpretation, a fallen woman refers to a church that has rejected her Husband (Christ) and turned to another (the world) instead.
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What is a word used by Jews to refer to their scriptures?
Torah
Why is the church's declaration of the canon of Scriptures important?
It's important to the particular church, which scriptures are accepted as official. It's good also, to do some reading on your own and come to your own conclusions.
What does the christian church believe about the Holy Scriptures?
The Christian church believes that the Holy Scriptures, which include the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired word of God. They are considered to be authoritative and provide guidance for faith and practice. The church emphasizes the importance of studying and interpreting the Scriptures to understand God's will and teachings.
What is 40 Q in F?
It looks like it's a refer to the Qumran Scriptures.
Should the word Scriptures be capitalized?
Yes, when it refer to the parts of the Holy Bible.
Why did the first christians refer to the Jewish scriptures when talking about the resurrection?
The first Christians were Jews and were accustomed to Jewish scriptures which became Christian scripture as well.
Why does the Church of Christ ignore scriptures that don't fit their traditions?
To ignore things that may affect their faith.That makes no sense. They are ignoring God's words. There are many scriptures in the Bible that say true Christians are not under the law at all...no law of any kind. The church claims these scriptures mean the opposite to what they say, and will not discuss them. The church has its traditions, and will uphold them at all costs, even over the Bible..Catholic AnswerIf you are referring to the Catholic Church, Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is what Our Blessed Lord founded to save all men throughout all time. That CHURCH wrote the Scriptures (The New Testament) throughout the first hundred years after Our Blessed Lord left His Church in charge. Then in the late fourth century, the Catholic Church, through Her pope and Bishops drew up the canon of Scripture. The Catholic Church CANNOT ignore any Scriptures, nor, for that matter, can any Scriptures not fit with Tradition. ALL Scripture came out of Tradition, and the Church, by its very commission from God must uphold both, which is why it cannot countenance the protestant heresies which ignore Tradition, and mutilate the Scriptures.
How do you download the lds scriptures to your i886?
You can find the LDS Scriptures for your Android phone on the Church's official website at the following link: LDS.org You can also just search in the Google Play store using the term "LDS Gospel Library." The "app developer" will be listed as "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." This app includes all the of the standard scriptures of the Church.
What is the stand where the Scriptures are said at the church?
In many Christian churches this is called a Pulpit.
What translation of the scriptures did the church of rome use?
You go to Pioneer Family academy...
Did Mary the promiscuous women whom Jesus saved have children?
Mary Magdalene was mistakenly identified as a promiscuous woman by an early Pope of the church. It was later determined that two women were mentioned closely together in the scriptures and the promiscuous woman was not Mary Magdalene. An apology was made by the church for this error. There is no Biblical record of this Mary having any children. She is reguarded as a saint.
Why does the Pope enforce celibacy when there is no Scripture to back it up?
Roman Catholic AnswerBecause it is a law and discipline of the Church. St. Paul specifically points out that celibacy is the better way to live and the Church has ruled on it from a very early point. As to Scripture "backing it up", this is not necessary. The Church predates Scripture, and as the Church is the Body of Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit, and the Church wrote and approved the Scriptures, it is the Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit working through the Church that make such a ruling, just as the Church ruled on which books are to be in the Scriptures. The question, as stated, presupposes that the Scriptures came before the Church. This is erroneous.
