81 Bible Verses about Church
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Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.
The report concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem. They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,
Greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.
But Saul ravaged the church, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
that he might present the church to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
For what have I to do with also judging those who are outside? Do you not judge those who are within?
praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.
let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says.
to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
to the intent that now through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places,
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to hear the church also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: "He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lampstands says these things:
God has set some in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
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Church » Unity of
that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the Good News,
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them through your name which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Because there is one loaf of bread, we, who are many, are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf of bread.
Church » Light » Love for
Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love remains in death.
Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
Church » Security of » General references to
Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and the flame will not scorch you.
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look. Do not do it. I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."
Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your Teacher, and all of you are brothers.
"The King will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
Church » For other leaders » For the church
Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word,
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
Church » Temple
The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth, and strips the forests bare. In his temple everything says, "Glory."
One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to see the LORD's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
and the lamp of God hadn't yet gone out, and Samuel had lain down in the LORD's temple, where the ark of God was;
"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be put to shame."
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not be put to shame.
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
He found him in a desert land, in the waste howling wilderness. He surrounded him. He cared for him. He kept him as the apple of his eye.
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
He found him in a desert land, in the waste howling wilderness. He surrounded him. He cared for him. He kept him as the apple of his eye.
Church » Love for
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion. On the willows in its midst, we hung up our harps. For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." read more.
How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land? If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you; if I do not prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
May the LORD bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel.
Church » Holy
In addition, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, since I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, I give it to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was in it, and sanctified them. He sprinkled it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its base, to sanctify them.
It happened on the day that Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle, and had anointed it and sanctified it, with all its furniture, and the altar with all its vessels, and had anointed and sanctified them;
You shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is in it, and shall make it holy, and all its furniture: and it will be holy.
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns.
"So let all your enemies perish, LORD, but let those who love him be as the sun when it rises forth in its strength." And the land had rest forty years.
Church » Enemies of » General references to
LORD, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies.
SIN and SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.
Besides those things that are outside, there is that which presses on me daily, anxiety for all the churches.
For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.
Besides those things that are outside, there is that which presses on me daily, anxiety for all the churches.
For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
It happened, while they talked and questioned together, that Jesus himself came near, and went with them.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Then those who feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD listened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared the LORD, and who honored his name.
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Abraham drew near, and said, "Will you consume the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous within the city? Will you consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous who are in it? Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn't the Judge of all the earth do right?" read more.
The LORD said, "If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sake." Abraham answered, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes. What if there will lack five of the fifty righteous? Will you destroy all the city for lack of five?" He said, "I will not destroy it, if I find forty-five there." He spoke to him yet again, and said, "What if there are forty found there?" He said, "I will not do it for the forty's sake." He said, "Oh do not let the Lord be angry, and I will speak. What if there are thirty found there?" He said, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." He said, "See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord. What if there are twenty found there?" He said, "I will not destroy it for the twenty's sake." He said, "Oh do not let the Lord be angry, and I will speak just once more. What if ten are found there?" He said, "I will not destroy it for the ten's sake."
Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day. When he saw that he did not prevail against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled. The man said, "Let me go, for the day breaks." Jacob said, "I won't let you go, unless you bless me." read more.
He said to him, "What is your name?" He said, "Jacob." He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed." Jacob asked him, "Please tell me your name." He said, "Why is it that you ask what my name is?" He blessed him there. Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for, he said, "I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."
Then David the king went in, and sat before the LORD; and he said, "Who am I, Lord GOD, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? This was yet a small thing in your eyes, Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant's house for a great while to come; and this after the way of men, Lord GOD. What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, Lord GOD. read more.
For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it. Therefore you are great, LORD God. For there is none like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. What one nation in the earth is like your people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for himself as a people, and to make himself a name, and to do great things for you, and awesome things for your land, before your people, whom you redeemed for yourself out of Egypt, from the nations and their gods? You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, LORD, became their God. Now, LORD God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, confirm it forever, and do as you have spoken. Let your name be magnified forever, saying, 'The LORD of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David shall be established before you.' For you, the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you. "Now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are truth, and you have promised this good thing to your servant. Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord GOD, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing."
Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven; and he said, "LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keep covenant and loving kindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart; who have kept with your servant David my father that which you promised him. Yes, you spoke with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your hand, as it is this day. read more.
Now therefore, may the LORD, the God of Israel, keep with your servant David my father that which you have promised him, saying, 'There shall not fail you a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children take heed to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me.' "Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father. But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house that I have built. Yet have respect for the prayer of your servant, and for his supplication, LORD my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you this day; that your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which you have said, 'My name shall be there;' to listen to the prayer which your servant shall pray toward this place. Listen to the supplication of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place. Yes, hear in heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive. "If a man sins against his neighbor, and an oath is laid on him to cause him to swear, and he comes and swear before your altar in this house; then hear in heaven, and do, and judge your servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way on his own head, and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness. "When your people Israel are struck down before the enemy, because they have sinned against you; if they turn again to you, and confess your name, and pray and make supplication to you in this house: then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to their fathers. "When the sky is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against you; if they pray toward this place, and confess your name, and turn from their sin, when you afflict them: then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants, and of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance. "If there is famine in the land, if there is pestilence, if there is blight, mildew, locust or caterpillar; if their enemy besieges them in the land of their cities; whatever plague, whatever sickness there is; whatever prayer and supplication is made by any man, or by all your people Israel, who shall each know the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house: then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;) that they may fear you all the days that they live in the land which you gave to our fathers. "Moreover concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he shall come out of a far country for your name's sake (for they shall hear of your great name, and of your mighty hand, and of your outstretched arm); when he shall come and pray toward this house; hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name, to fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name. "If your people go out to battle against their enemy, by whatever way you shall send them, and they pray to the LORD toward the city which you have chosen, and toward the house which I have built for your name; then hear in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn't sin), and you are angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near; yet if they shall repent in the land where they are carried captive, and turn again, and make supplication to you in the land of those who carried them captive, saying, 'We have sinned, and have done perversely; we have dealt wickedly;' if they return to you with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their enemies, who carried them captive, and pray to you toward their land, which you gave to their fathers, the city which you have chosen, and the house which I have built for your name: then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven, your dwelling place, and maintain their cause; and forgive your people who have sinned against you, and all their transgressions in which they have transgressed against you; and give them compassion before those who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them (for they are your people, and your inheritance, which you brought out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron); that your eyes may be open to the supplication of your servant, and to the supplication of your people Israel, to listen to them whenever they cry to you. For you separated them from among all the peoples of the earth, to be your inheritance, as you spoke by Moses your servant, when you brought our fathers out of Egypt, Lord GOD." It was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth toward heaven. He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying, "Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised. There has not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by Moses his servant. May the LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers. Let him not leave us, nor forsake us; that he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his ordinances, which he commanded our fathers. Let these my words, with which I have made supplication before the LORD, be near to the LORD our God day and night, that he may maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel, as every day shall require; that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD, he is God. There is no other. "Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day."
It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Father, hallowed be your name. May your Kingdom come. Give us day by day our daily bread. read more.
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'" He said to them, "Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight, and tell him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,' and he from within will answer and say, 'Do not bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give it to you'? I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs. "I tell you, ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? Or if he asks for an egg, he won't give him a scorpion, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"
Church » Progress of » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know; and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he has glorified you."
He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and for his law the coastlands will hope."
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
For you shall spread out on the right hand and on the left; and your seed shall possess the nations, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know; and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he has glorified you."
He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and for his law the coastlands will hope."
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
For you shall spread out on the right hand and on the left; and your seed shall possess the nations, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
Church » Corruption in
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, "What are you willing to give me, that I should deliver him to you?" They weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver. From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them. They, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. He sought how he might conveniently deliver him.
Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve. He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them. They were glad, and agreed to give him money. read more.
He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the crowd.
It will be, like people, like priest; and I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their deeds.
I said, "Please listen, you heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: Isn't it for you to know justice? You who hate the good, and love the evil; who tear off their skin, and their flesh from off their bones; who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from off them, and break their bones, and chop them in pieces, as for the pot, and as flesh within the caldron. read more.
Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer them. Yes, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they made their deeds evil."
Church » Of the jews excommunication from » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Whoever compounds any like it, or whoever puts any of it on a stranger, he shall be cut off from his people.'"
They answered him, "You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?" They threw him out.
"'Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; even the first day you shall put away yeast out of your houses, for whoever eats leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.
but the soul who eats of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that belongs to the LORD, having his uncleanness on him, that soul shall be cut off from his people.
and doesn't bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting, to sacrifice it to the LORD; that man shall be cut off from his people.
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God's growth.
for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment
but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them."
He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to put on your eyes, that you may see.
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Do not be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.
But beware of people: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake.
Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;
For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you.
for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, are you not fleshly, and do you not walk in the ways of men?
Church » For other leaders » Order
Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the churches.
But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
If therefore the whole church is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won't they say that you are crazy?
I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the churches.
But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
(but if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her holy ones will shout aloud for joy.
Awake, awake, put on your strength, Zion; put on your beautiful garments, Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into you the uncircumcised and the unclean.
He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, "Take the filthy garments off of him." To him he said, "Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing."
Church » Garments of » Government of
Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the churches.
But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
(but if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
But when he saw the crowds, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, against the shepherds who feed my people: "You have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them; behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings," says the LORD.
As a shepherd seeks out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered abroad, so will I seek out my sheep; and I will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.
Church » Defended » Discipline of
of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
Church » Accessions to » Bride of Christ
I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." He who hears, let him say, "Come." He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
For just as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons shall marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."
Church » Tabernacle
LORD, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?
For a tabernacle was prepared. In the first part were the lampstand, the table, and the show bread; which is called the Holy Place.
"Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim. The work of the skillful workman you shall make them.
But Christ having come as a high priest of the good things that have come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation,
And I will set my tabernacle among you, and my soul will not abhor you.
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
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.
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the church,
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the savior of the body.
and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God's growth.
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism
Or do you not know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink of one Spirit.
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you?not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Church » Holy temple
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, that he may dwell in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.
"When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the LORD. My prayer came in to you, into your holy temple.
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
Church » Zion
For there shall be a day, that the watchmen on the hills of Ephraim shall cry, "Arise, and let us go up to Zion to the LORD our God."'"
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.
Remember your congregation, which you purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your inheritance; Mount Zion, in which you have lived.
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord,
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Baptism of believers, encouraged
Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
Church » Called courts
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, that he may dwell in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.
They are planted in the LORD's house. They will flourish in our God's courts.
My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation
praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
If therefore the whole church is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won't they say that you are crazy?
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to hear the church also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.
For first of all, when you come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you, and I partly believe it.
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."
As they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he broke it, and gave to them, and said, "Take; this is my body."
The cup of blessing which we bless, is not it a sharing of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is not it a sharing of the body of Christ?
For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread.
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
Church » Accessions to » Authority of
Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained."
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Church » Defended » Divinely instituted
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.
For this cause the Jewish leaders persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the Sabbath.
They rose up, threw him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill that their city was built on, that they might throw him off the cliff.
After these things, Jesus was walking in Galilee, for he would not walk in Judea, because the Jewish leaders sought to kill him.
I know that you are Abraham's seed, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
"It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called 'children of the living God.'"
Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every church.
Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
"Why haven't you eaten the sin offering in the place of the sanctuary, seeing it is most holy, and he has given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?
Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, 'On the tenth day of this month, they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to their fathers' houses, a lamb for a household;
and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month; and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at evening.
Seven days shall there be no yeast found in your houses, for whoever eats that which is leavened, that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a foreigner, or one who is born in the land.
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Church » Christian, divinely established
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. read more.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also must love one another.
And the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
Church » Is edified by the word
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to God.
Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;
He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ; from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching
It happened in Iconium that they entered together into the Jewish synagogue, and so spoke that a great number of both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the prominent women.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
Church » Accessions to » Under paul's preaching
It happened in Iconium that they entered together into the Jewish synagogue, and so spoke that a great number of both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the prominent women.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
Church » Dissensions in
For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots; that again when I come my God would humble me before you, and I would mourn for many of those who have sinned before now, and not repented of the uncleanness and sexual immorality and lustfulness which they committed.
For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I mean this, that each one of you says, "I follow Paul," "I follow Apollos," "I follow Cephas," and, "I follow Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, are you not fleshly, and do you not walk in the ways of men? For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not men?
For first of all, when you come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you, and I partly believe it. For there also must be factions among you, that those who are approved may be revealed among you.
Church » Militant
Who is she who looks forth as the morning, beautiful as the moon, clear as the sun, and awesome as an army with banners?
and to Apphia our sister, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;
Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers
For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.
Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of
I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking," says the LORD.
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;
Church » Triumphant
He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will go out from there no more. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my own new name.
I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with man, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels, to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
Church » Thy kingdom
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."
Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power;
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.
Church » His kingdom
Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."
and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
Church » Christ's love for
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. read more.
Even so husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also does the church; because we are members of his body. "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh." This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the church.
All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie. Behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.
Church » Design of
who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, and the promises;
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Church » Loved by believers
But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.
Church » God defends
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The LORD will create over the whole habitation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory will be a canopy.
But thus says the LORD, "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children.
Church » Kingdom of heaven
From that time, Jesus began to proclaim, and to say, "Repent. For the Kingdom of Heaven is near."
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Church » Extent of, predicted
It shall happen in the latter days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.
You saw until a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken in pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, so that no place was found for them: and the stone that struck the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
Church » Kingdom of God
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you.
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Church » Unity in workers » Women, general references to
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
Church » Divisions in, to be shunned
Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.
for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, are you not fleshly, and do you not walk in the ways of men?
Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Accessions in antioch
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.
Church » Accessions to » Accessions in antioch
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.
Church » Lamb's bride
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." He who hears, let him say, "Come." He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. read more.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Even so husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also does the church; because we are members of his body. "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh." This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the church.
Church » God provides ministers for
I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Church » The wicked persecute
Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the church which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him. But Saul ravaged the church, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus; for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews; who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and did not please God, and are contrary to all men;
Church » Body of Christ
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Church » Believers continually added to, by the lord
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.
praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 2 a living body
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples
The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Church » House of God
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Church » Vineyard
Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
They told him, "He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will lease out the vineyard to other farmers, who will give him the fruit in its season."
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 7 a temple
Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you?
Church » House of prayer
even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you have made it a den of robbers."
Church » Heavenly jerusalem
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
Church » Flock of God
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down," says the Lord GOD.
Church » Inheritance
Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.
because the LORD of hosts has blessed them, saying, "Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance."
Church » Is glorious
that he might present the church to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Church » Prayed for
I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never be silent, day or night. You who call on the LORD, take no rest,
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 1 a building
For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the corner-stone
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Asia
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.
John, to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;
Church » Decrees of
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things: that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality, from which if you keep yourselves, it will be well with you. Farewell."
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the church,
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: "He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lampstands says these things:
Church » God's heritage
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
I will gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will execute judgment on them there for my people, and for my heritage, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations. They have divided my land,
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the head
and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God's growth.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 4 a bride
I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » Unity in workers » Others
Yes, I beg you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Church » Lamb's wife
One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, full of the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb."
Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready." It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. He said to me, "Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.'" He said to me, "These are true words of God."
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Church » Its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Church » My father's house
In my Father's house are many dwelling places. If it weren't so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here. Do not make my Father's house a marketplace."
Church » Sister of Christ
A locked up garden is my sister, my bride; a locked up spring, a sealed fountain.
I was asleep, but my heart was awake. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night."
Church » Spouse of Christ
A locked up garden is my sister, my bride; a locked up spring, a sealed fountain.
I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride. I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends. Drink, yes, drink abundantly, beloved.
Church » Dove
I was asleep, but my heart was awake. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night."
My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Church » Unity in workers » Phebe
I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae, that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.
Church » Privileges of
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the abundance of your house. You will make them drink of the river of your pleasures.
Yes, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one was born in her;" the Most High himself will establish her.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest
For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels
They shall be mine," says the LORD of hosts, "my own possession in the day that I make, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
Church » Holy hill
LORD, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?
Church » Safe under his care
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
Church » Temple of God
Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. So this joy of mine is now complete.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 6 branches of the vine
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Steady growth of the church
Church » Growth of accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Then those who received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Daily additions
praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Church » Accessions to » Steady growth of the church
Church » Accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Then those who received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Church » Accessions to » Daily additions
praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Church » General assembly of the firstborn (people)
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Church » Baptized (immersed) into by one spirit
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink of one Spirit.
Church » Worship of, to be attended
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
Church » Church of the firstborn
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Church » Pleasant portion
Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Church » My kingdom
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I would not be delivered to the Jewish leaders. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
Church » Sought out, a city not forsaken
They shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and you shall be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
Church » Branch of God's planting
Your people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Church » City of the living God
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
Church » Not to be despised
What, do you not have houses to eat and to drink in? Or do you despise God's church, and put them to shame who do not have? What shall I tell you? Shall I praise you? In this I do not praise you.
Church » Fold of Christ
I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
Church » Mount zion
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Caesarea
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cilicia
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Syria
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
Church » Also called » Assembly of the upright
Praise the LORD. I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
Church » Strength and glory of God
and delivered his strength into captivity, his glory into the adversary's hand.
Church » Place of God's throne
He said to me, "Son of man, this is the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel forever. The house of Israel shall no more defile my holy name, neither they, nor their kings, by their prostitution, and by the dead bodies of their kings in their high places;
Church » Dear to God
Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you; therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.
Church » Congregation of the lord's poor
Do not deliver the soul of your dove to wild beasts. Do not forget the life of your poor forever.
Church » Pillar and ground of the truth
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Church » Defiling of, will be punished
If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
Church » Ministers commanded to feed
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Church » Family in heaven and earth
Church » Church of the living God
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Church » Temple of the living God
What agreement has a temple of God with idols? For we are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people."
Church » Congregation of saints
Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the holy ones.
Church » Habitation of God
Church » Household of God
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,
Church » Sanctuary of God
Church » King's daughter
Church » Church of God
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thessalonica
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Pergamos
"To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: "He who has the sharp two-edged sword says these things:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thyatira
"To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: "The Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished brass, says these things:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Laodicea
"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: "The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God's creation, says these things:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cenchrea
I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae,
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Corinth
to the church of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch
Now in the church that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Joppa
Church » Also called » Assembly of the saints
a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
Church » Golden candlestick (lampstand)
the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. The seven lampstands are seven churches.
Church » Salt and light of the world
"You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.
Church » Is clothed in righteousness
The voice which I heard from heaven, again speaking with me, said, "Go, take the scroll which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the land."
Church » God's husbandry (farm)
For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.
Church » The God of jacob
And many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Church » Mountain of the lord's house
It shall happen in the latter days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.
Church » Lot of God's inheritance
For the LORD's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Church » The lord's portion
For the LORD's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Church » Spiritual house
You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Church » House of Christ
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope.
Church » Bride of Christ
One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, full of the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb."
Church » God's building
For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.
Church » Israel of God
Church » New jerusalem
I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » Holy mountain
Thus says the LORD: "I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called 'The City of Truth;' and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, 'The Holy Mountain.'"
Church » Holy city
I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Philadelphia
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: "These are the words of the Holy One, the True One, he who has the key of David, he who opens and no one can shut, and who shuts and no one opens:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galatia
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Smyrna
"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: "The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Sardis
"And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: "He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: "I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.
Discipline » Church » The discipline of
of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
Joel » Blessings » Church
It will happen in that day, that the mountains will drop down sweet wine, the hills will flow with milk, all the brooks of Judah will flow with waters, and a fountain will come forth from the house of the LORD, and will water the valley of Shittim. Egypt will be a desolation, and Edom will be a desolate wilderness, for the violence done to the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. read more.
And I will pardon their bloodguilt, which I have not pardoned, for the LORD dwells in Zion."
Topics on Church
Accusations, In Church Affairs
1 Timothy 5:19Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
Adultery In The Church
1 Corinthians 5:1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even among the Gentiles, that one has his father's wife.
Affection, Of Paul For The Church
Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
Apostles, Function In Early Church
Acts 1:21-22"Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
Arrogance, In The Church
2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;
Attending Church
Hebrews 10:25not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
Being Earnest For The Church
2 Corinthians 11:28-29Besides those things that are outside, there is that which presses on me daily, anxiety for all the churches.
Blamelessness, Church Ministers
1 Timothy 3:2The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;
Body Of Christ, The Church
1 Corinthians 12:27Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
Building Up The Church
Ephesians 4:12for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Christ, The Head Of The Church
Psalm 118:22The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Church Age
Colossians 1:26the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the savior of the body.
Church Discipline
2 Corinthians 2:6-8Sufficient to such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the many;
Church Distinct From Israel
Acts 1:5For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
Church Dress Code
Deuteronomy 22:5A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.
Church Gatherings
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."
Church Government
Acts 6:1-6Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
Church Of God
1 Corinthians 1:2to the church of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
Church, Description Of
Acts 8:1Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the church which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. It happened, that for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Church, Increasing
Acts 2:47praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Church, Unity Of
John 10:16I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
Destruction Of The Church
Acts 8:3But Saul ravaged the church, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
Discipline Of The Church
1 Timothy 1:3As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,
Disorder In The Church
1 Corinthians 14:33for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
Each Local Church
Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
elders, in the church
Acts 15:4When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Glory of the The church
Haggai 2:9'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says the LORD of hosts; 'and in this place will I give peace,' says the LORD of hosts."
God's Glory In The Church
2 Corinthians 3:18But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit.
Going To Church
Matthew 18:16But if he does not listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
Growth Of The Church
Ephesians 4:16from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.
Joined To The Church
Ephesians 2:21in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;
Joy, Of The Church
Luke 2:8-11There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Love For The Church
Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
Many In The Church
Acts 2:41Then those who received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Ministry, In The Church
Acts 20:28Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.
Mission, Of The Church
John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Names And Titles For The Church
Psalm 89:7a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
One Church
Romans 12:5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prophesying In The Church
Joel 2:28"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
Rapture Of Church
1 Corinthians 15:50-52Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
Role Of Women In The Church
Genesis 2:18The LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."
Serving The Church
Romans 12:7or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;
Shepherds, As Church Leader
1 Peter 5:4When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
Spiritual Gifts, Given To Church
Ephesians 4:11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
Teaching In The Church
Acts 5:21When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
The church
1 Corinthians 12:27Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
The Church As The Elect
Ephesians 1:4-13even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
The Church Scattered
Acts 8:1-3Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the church which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
The Church Universal
Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
The Foundation Of The Church
1 Corinthians 3:11For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit In The Church
1 Corinthians 12:13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink of one Spirit.
Wise Men In The Church
Matthew 23:34Therefore take notice, I send to you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;