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Why is belief in the church as the body of christ important for christians?
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∙ 14y ago
In Genesis 15:9, 10, God made a covenant - a blood covenant - with Abram, affirming His relationship with him (the Abrahamic covenant).
In Exodus 24:3-8 God again made a blood covenant - with the children of Israel, affirming His relationship with them (the Sinai or Mosaic covenant).
In Matthew 26:26, Mark 14:22, and Luke 22:19, Jesus, God's Son, made a blood covenant - with His disciples, affirming His relationship with them. At that time, a new dispensation was brought in. An historical page was turned. A point of remembrance (an altar) was erected. Without Jesus' body and blood, there is no alternative but to be under the old Mosaic covenant, and thus, under the law. But Jesus fulfilled the law and paid the price for sin with His own body and blood... and that's what He wants us to remember as often as we eat the bread and drink the cup.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThink about the phrase "You are what you eat." By eating Jesus' body and drinking his blood, you bring yourself closer to him. Since you are what you eat, you become one with Jesus by partaking in communion. Jesus commands us to do this because he wants us to be closer to him.
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∙ 14y agobecause the church was built on the foundation of christ so if we believe and want to follow god we must believe and follow the church
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How many christians come to christ at church?
They are nominally more than 2 billion Christians but not all of them are active to go to the church.
How did Christ form the church?
Christ in people is what formed churches. Christ in people are called Christians.
What is the world population of Christians called?
The Universal Church. The Bride of Christ.
Why is this church so significant for Christians?
If you are speaking of a building, it means nothing. If you are speaking of the Church, the true believers, they are very important, so much so that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The Church, will be the bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:22-33 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church. Brides are important to grooms.
What percentage of gay people are Christians?
There are a huge number of gay Christians. Most gay Christians are closeted, but the Metropolitan Community Church and the United Church of Christ have large gay followings.
What is the view of Church of Christ on Jesus Christ the Prophet?
Jesus is not regarded as a prophet, but as one of three parts in the Godhead. The Church of Christ hold to the role of Christ most common among other Christians - that He alone is the Saviour of mankind. This means that He suffered Himself the penalty we should have paid for our sins and allowed us to enter Heaven with Him, and belief and following His ways are seen as the keys to accepting this.
What is the true church, according to the Bible Is imitating the Christians’ way of life and belief Biblically sound What are the qualities of the true, original church?
There is no one "true" church according to the Bible. The Bible teaches that there is one body of Christ, made up of all believers in Jesus Christ, regardless of their particular denomination or church affiliation. Imitating the Christians' way of life and belief is not Biblically sound. The Bible teaches that each believer is to follow Christ's example and be filled with the Holy Spirit. The true, original church is the one that Jesus founded, which was composed of all believers in him. According to the Bible, the true church is the church that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. This church is characterized by its love for God and its love for others. It is a church that is committed to living out the gospel in its daily life. This church is also characterized by its willingness to suffer for the sake of the gospel. Restoration Church of South Wichita has all of these things to offer. Become a member now!
Do mormons teach that christ will return to rule the earth?
Yes. This is a belief shared with many other Christians. One of the Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) says, "We believe... that Christ will reign personally upon the earth..." The belief is that Jesus Christ will reign over all the earth for a period of 1000 years after His Second Coming. This period is called the Millennium. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about what Mormons believe about the Millennium and the reign of Jesus Christ.
Do protestants believe in the cross?
Yes. Protestants were a group of believers who split from the Catholic church. I believe the split was due to traditions and belief held by the church of old. These days, most Christians believe the same thing, even if they worship differently - that is that Christ was and is truly the son of God. That faith includes a belief in the cross.
Is a Mormon Church a Christian church?
No, Mormonism is not a reformed church, but a restored church. It has all of the Offices , Priesthoods, Apostles and Prophets as did the church of old. By the church of old I mean when Christ was upon the earth and Peter, James and John held the Presidency of the church. That same organization exists today in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
How do we Christians build up the body of Christ?
Saints can use their gifts and talents for the good of the church to build up the Body of Christ.
Where do christians go for worship?
Christians can worship anywhere, as it is a belief, and beliefs are everywhere. Though, often Christians would gather at a church as a focal worshipping area. In their own household each believer would worship their beliefs just as common as in a church.
