{"id":1885,"date":"2023-03-13T07:45:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T06:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theholyscript.com\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2023-03-13T07:45:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T06:45:36","slug":"what-is-the-church-according-to-the-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theholyscript.com\/what-is-the-church-according-to-the-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the church according to the bible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bible teaches that the church is the body of Christ, composed of all who have been saved by His grace. The church is the Bride of Christ, and its mission is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The church is also a fellowship of believers, united by our common faith in Christ.<\/p>\n

The church according to the bible is the people of God, the body of Christ, and the temple of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n

What is the biblical definition of the Church? <\/h2>\n

The English word “church” comes from the Greek word kuriakon, which means “dedicated to the Lord.” The word translated “church” in the English Bible is ekklesia. This word is the Greek word kaleo (to call), with the prefix ek (out). Thus, the word means “the called out ones.”<\/p>\n

A church is a building for public worship and especially Christian worship. It is often capitalized and refers to an organized body of religious believers. Public worship is held in a church.<\/p>\n

How does Paul define the Church <\/h3>\n