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.
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.
The Holy Cross.
There are several scriptural passages that some interpret as supporting the appointment of female pastors in the church. One example is Galatians 3:28, which states that in Christ, there is no distinction between male and female. Another example is Acts 2:17-18, where it is prophesied that both men and women will prophesy. Additionally, in Romans 16:1, Phoebe is referred to as a deacon in the church, which some believe indicates that women can hold leadership roles.
John Wallas has written: 'Plain scriptural thoughts on holy baptism' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Baptism, Church of England, Biblical teaching
The Franciscans and the Dominicans
Marseilles held a critical view of the scriptural qualifications for priests, arguing that they often did not align with the practical realities of church leadership. He believed that the scriptural faces, or qualities, outlined in religious texts were sometimes too idealistic, failing to account for the complexities of human nature and the challenges faced by clergy. Marseilles advocated for a more nuanced understanding of priesthood that recognized both the spiritual and practical demands of the role.