The church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ, to obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20
Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28
1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12
Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32
Colossians 1:18; 3:15
1 Timothy 4:14
1 Peter 5:1-4
Revelation 21:2-3