CHURCH, THE
(A) MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS relating to
(1) Called the Body of Christ
Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:23; Ephesians 4:12; Colossians 1:24; Colossians 2:19
(2) Compared to a Building
Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:10; Ephesians 2:21; 1 Peter 2:5
--SEE Spiritual Temple, TEMPLES, SPIRITUAL
(3) Government of
Acts 15:6; Acts 15:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 1 Corinthians 11:34; 1 Timothy 3:5; 1 Timothy 5:1
(4) Preciousness of
Deuteronomy 32:10; Isaiah 62:3; Zechariah 2:8; Zechariah 9:16; Malachi 3:17
Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 1:24
--SEE Marriage, MARRIAGE
(5) Love for
Ephesians 1:15; Philipians 4:1; Colossians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 2:17
1 John 3:14; 1 John 5:2; 2 John 1:5
(6) Divinely Instituted
Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:15
(7) Paul's Care of
Acts 20:31; 2 Corinthians 7:12; 2 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 4:11; 1 Thessalonians 3:10
--SEE Solicitude (2), EARNESTNESS
(8) Accessions to
On the Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:41
Daily Additions
Acts 2:47
Number Increased after Pentecost
Acts 4:4
Steady Growth of the Church
Acts 5:14
Priests join the Disciples
Acts 6:7; Acts 9:31
Accessions in Antioch
Acts 11:21; Acts 11:24
Under Paul's Preaching
Acts 14:1; Acts 16:5; Acts 17:4; Acts 18:8
--SEE Conversion (2), CONVERSION
Growth of the Kingdom, MISSIONS
(9) Strife in
1 Corinthians 1:11; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 1 Corinthians 6:6; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Philipians 4:2
(B) CHRIST, THE HEAD OF
(1) General References to
Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Colossians 2:19
--SEE Pre-eminence of Christ, CHRIST'S DIVINITY
Christ Exalted, CHRIST'S DIVINITY
Christ's Greatness, GREATNESS
(2) As Bridegroom
Matthew 9:15; Matthew 25:1; Matthew 25:6; John 3:29; Revelation 21:2
--SEE Marriage (4), MARRIAGE
(3) The Church As Bride
Isaiah 62:5; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 22:17
--SEE Marriage (4), MARRIAGE
(4) Union With
Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:30; 1 John 2:24
--SEE Abiding, FELLOWSHIP
Divine Fellowship, FELLOWSHIP
Christ Indwelling, TEMPLES, SPIRITUAL
Marriage (4), MARRIAGE
(C) THE FAMILY OF GOD
(1) Believers Adopted into
Deuteronomy 14:2; Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 63:16; Ezekiel 16:8; Hosea 11:1; John 1:12
Romans 8:15; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:5; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:5
--SEE God's People, PEOPLE, GOD'S
Chosen Ones, PEOPLE, GOD'S
Israel (2), ISRAEL-THE JEWS
(2) Its Spiritual Relationships
Obedience Secures the Benefits of
Matthew 12:50; Luke 8:21
Heirship with Christ Entailed in
Romans 8:17; Romans 9:26; Romans 16:13; 1 Corinthians 4:17
All Barriers Broken Down
Ephesians 2:19
Saints in Heaven and Earth United in
Ephesians 3:15
Brotherhood of, Recognized by Christ
Hebrews 2:11
Known as Brethren
Matthew 23:8; Matthew 25:40; Luke 8:21; John 21:23; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 2:17
Revelation 12:10; Revelation 19:10
--SEE Brother, BROTHER
(D) SPECIAL TITLES of members
(1) Children of God
Matthew 5:9; Luke 20:36; John 11:52; Romans 8:16; Romans 8:21; Romans 9:26; Galatians 3:26
1 John 3:10; 1 John 5:2
--SEE Chosen Ones, PEOPLE, GOD'S
God's People, PEOPLE, GOD'S
The Elect, PEOPLE, GOD'S
(2) Heirs of God
Romans 4:13; Romans 8:17; Galatians 3:29; Galatians 4:7; Titus 3:7; Hebrews 1:14; Hebrews 6:17
Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:7
--SEE Spiritual Heritage, INHERITANCE
Spiritual Riches, RICHES
& RICHES
(3) Sons of God
Hosea 1:10; John 1:12; Romans 8:14; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 4:7
Philipians 2:15; 1 John 3:1
--SEE Chosen Ones, PEOPLE, GOD'S
Spiritual Adoption, CHURCH, THE
The Elect, PEOPLE, GOD'S
The Righteous, RIGHTEOUS
(4) Sons of Light
Luke 16:8; John 12:36; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5
---For other Titles, SEE Titles, TITLES AND NAMES
(E) COMPARED TO A FLOCK
(1) General References to
Isaiah 40:11; Zechariah 9:16; Luke 12:32; Acts 20:29
--SEE God's Sheep, SHEPHERD, CHRIST AS
God's People, PEOPLE, GOD'S
(2) Scattered by Persecution and False Shepherds
Jeremiah 23:2; Ezekiel 34:12; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 26:31; John 10:12; John 16:32; Acts 8:1
(3) Ministers as Under-shepherds of
Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:4; 1 Peter 5:2
--SEE Christ the Good Shepherd, SHEPHERD, CHRIST AS
Feeding the Flock, LEADERS
(F) GOVERNMENT AND DISCIPLINE OF
(1) The Authority of
Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18; John 20:23; Acts 16:4; Hebrews 13:17
--SEE Submission, SUBMISSION
& SUBMISSION
(2) The Discipline of
1 Corinthians 5:5; 2 Corinthians 13:2; 2 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Timothy 1:20; Titus 3:10
(3) Government
Acts 15:6; Acts 15:28; 1 Corinthians 6:17; 1 Corinthians 11:34; 1 Timothy 3:5; 1 Timothy 5:1
(4) Excommunication as Practised among the Jews
Exodus 12:15; Exodus 30:33; Leviticus 7:20; Leviticus 17:9; Leviticus 23:29; Numbers 9:13; John 9:34
(G) OFFICERS IN
(1) Deacons
Acts 6:3; Philipians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:8
(2) Elders
Acts 11:30; Acts 15:2; 1 Timothy 5:17; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1
(3) Bishops or Overseers
Philipians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:7
---for Other Leaders, SEE Leaders, Religious, LEADERS, RELIGIOUS
(H) SACRAMENTS OF, BAPTISM
(1) Of Believers, Enjoined
Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Acts 22:16
(2) Significance of Baptism
Romans 6:3; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21
(3) Examples of
Believers at Pentecost
Acts 2:41
Converts in Samaria
Acts 8:12
The Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:38
Saul of Tarsus
Acts 9:18
Lydia of Thyatira
Acts 16:15
Philippian Jailer and Household
Acts 16:33
Believers in Corinth
Acts 18:8
Ephesian Disciples
Acts 19:5
(4) Of Christ
Matthew 3:13; Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21
(5) Administered by John the Baptist
Matthew 3:6; Matthew 21:25; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:12; Luke 7:29; John 1:26; John 3:23
Acts 10:37; Acts 13:24; Acts 19:3
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 Corinthians 11:23