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Bible Verses About the Church
Discover the importance of the body of Christ with these Bible verses about the church. Learn why community and gathering together matters.
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“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.”
Hebrews 10:24-25NIV
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
Matthew 16:18NIV
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.”
Colossians 1:18NIV
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:27NIV
“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
Acts 2:42NIV
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”
Ephesians 2:19-20NIV
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession.”
1 Peter 2:9NIV
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to go to church?
While going to church doesn't save you, the Bible commands believers not to give up meeting together (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is a communal faith; we need the encouragement, accountability, and teaching found in the local body of Christ.
What is the true definition of the church?
The church is not a building, but the people—the body of Christ. It consists of all true believers in Jesus worldwide (the universal church) and their local gatherings (the local church).
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