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I am not sure who is calling Jesus the "body of Christ", but no, Jesus is not the body of Christ. Believers in Jesus around the world are the body of Christ (Romans 12:5, "...so we (believers), being many, are one body in Christ." Also see I Corinthians 12:14-20; Ephesians 1:22-23.
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Why does the Bible call the Church the Body of Christ but not the Body of Jesus?
As Jesus was a very common name and in the bible it refers to several people named 'Jesus'. Also, Christ is is the son of God so the church is the body of God if you break it down.
The meaning of body and blood of Jesus Christ?
the body is the body of jesus and blood is jesus blood... ! :))
Why the church called the body of Christ but not Jesus?
Because Jesus is flesh and Christ is spirit
What other names does the catholic church call the holy bread?
Unleavened bread.
What do the epistles call the church?
The church is uniquely identified with Jesus Christ, so much so that the epistles call the church "the body of Christ."The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV)Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.1 Corinthians 12:27 (NIV)
What do the bread and wine represent for Catholics?
For Catholics they are the substantial prescence of the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. They represent Christ's sacrifice for humans on the cross and call to mind the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.
Why is Jesus a significant figure in chrisitanity?
The word is, "Christianity". This is taken from the title, "Christ". As it turns out, Jesus was Christ, hence we call Him, "Jesus Christ". The reason Jesus is a significant figure in Christianity is that it was named after Him.
What was Mary magdalene's response to Jesus christ's call to her?
she was keen to do what Jesus called her to do...
Who is the first person to call jesus the christ?
Peter
Aliases of Jesus?
another word is jesus christ or holy christ
What do you call someone who believes they are Jesus Christ?
A Blasphemer. You are not Jesus and saying you are is called "Blasphemy"
Who is church?
its a holy place of worship ANSWER: The "church" is made up of believers in Jesus Christ. Individual persons make up the body of Christ and are called the "church" Jesus Christ is the Head of this body of believers.
