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No. Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 "I WILL build my church" - future tense. A church is not a building, it is an assembly of people who are those that trust Christ as their Savior. It is considered the "body of Christ" (Ephesians 1:23). Most Bible scholars consider the events in the first chapters of the book of Acts as the start of the church.
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What is the different be twine the Old Testament church and the modern church?
The Old Testament was a series of Laws. The New Testament is Love and Faith.
What came first the church or the Bible?
The old testament, then the church and the new testament.
How many times does CHURCH appear in the Old Testament?
As far as I know the church was started by Paul in the new testament. And not in the old testament. At that time in the old testament they had the temple only. And Jesus also never did built a church in his life time.
Why do Old Apostolic Church do not believe in the bible?
The Old Apostolic Church does believe in the Holy Bible, Old and New Testament!
Which testament chronicles the remarkable life of Jesus and the start of the early church?
New Testament fulfills what was written about Him in the Old Testament.
Why are the books of the Torah also in the Old Testament of the Bible?
Not only are the books of the Torah found in the Christian Old Testament, all of the books of the Tanach (Jewish Bible) are found in the Old Testament because the Christian Church incorporated the Tanach into its religion. However, the Christian Old Testament was greatly modified to support the teachings of the Church.
What role did the Old Testament canon play in shaping the beliefs and practices of the early New Testament church?
The Old Testament canon played a significant role in shaping the beliefs and practices of the early New Testament church. It provided a foundation for understanding the history, laws, and prophecies that were fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. The early church used the Old Testament scriptures to support their teachings, demonstrate the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, and establish the authority of their message. The Old Testament also influenced the early church's ethical teachings and provided examples of faith and obedience to follow.
What Church did Paul say the Old Testament was written as a set of examples and warnings for the church?
Corinthian
Why are there two Testaments in the Bible?
The Old Testament tells of the old history of the nation of Israel. The New Testament tells of the history of Jesus and His Church.
Is the Old Testament longer than the New Testament?
Yes. The Old Testament is the Jewish bible and deals with the history of the Jews and God's relationship with them. The New Testament is the story of the life and ministry of Christ and the early Christian Church.
The Bible is divided into 2 different parts. What are their names?
The Bible is divided into two sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament. the Catholic church and other denominations also recognize the Apocryphal Books that were written between the end of writing of the Old Testament and beginning of writing of the New Testament.
Why is the New Testament significantly shorter than the Old Testament?
The New Testament is shorter than the Old Testament because it focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church, while the Old Testament covers a longer period of history and includes a wider range of religious texts and laws.
