81 Bible Verses about Church

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Ephesians 5:24

But as the church is subject to Christ, so let wives be to their husbands in everything.

Acts 11:22

But the talk concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch;

Romans 16:5

salute also the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruit gathered from Asia for Christ.

Acts 8:3

But Saul ravaged the church, entering house after house, and dragging both men and women, committed them to prison.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:34

let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted them to speak, but they are to be in subjection, as also saith the Law.

Ephesians 3:10

to the intent that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions might be known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Matthew 18:17

And if he disregard them, tell the matter to the church; but if he disregard the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.

Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

From Thematic Bible


Church » Unity of

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye 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.

Church » Light » Love for

Church » Security of » General references to

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren

Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren who maintain the testimony to Jesus; worship God. For the testimony to Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Matthew 23:8

But be not ye called Rabbi; for one is your teacher; and ye are all brethren.

Church » For other leaders » For the church

John 17:20

Yet not for these alone do I pray, but also for those who believe in me through their word;

Church » Temple

Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to

1 Peter 2:6

Because it is contained in the Scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, honored; and he that believeth in him shall not be put to shame."

Matthew 7:24

Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;

Church » For other leaders » Precious

Church » Body of Christ » Precious

Church » Love for

Church » Holy

Church » Light » Reflected from believers

Church » Enemies of » General references to

Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for

2 Corinthians 7:12

Although, then, I wrote to you, it was not on account of him that did the wrong, nor of him who suffered wrong; but that your earnestness for us might be made manifest to you in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and lest I too shall be found by you such as ye would not; lest there be wranglings, envying, wraths, rivalries, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;

More verses: 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Church » Care of » Paul's care of

2 Corinthians 7:12

Although, then, I wrote to you, it was not on account of him that did the wrong, nor of him who suffered wrong; but that your earnestness for us might be made manifest to you in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and lest I too shall be found by you such as ye would not; lest there be wranglings, envying, wraths, rivalries, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;

More verses: 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in

Luke 24:15

And it came to pass, while they were conversing and reasoning, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

Church » For other leaders » Prayer for

Luke 11:1-13

And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine hath come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and I and my children are in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door will be opened. And what father is there, among you, who, if his son ask for bread, will give him a stone? or if he ask for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? or, if he ask for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If ye then, though evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

More verses: Luke 18:1-8

Church » Progress of » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied

Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied

Church » Corruption in

Matthew 26:14-16

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him up to you? And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up.

Mark 14:10-11

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, that he might deliver him up to them. And they when they heard it were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought a good opportunity to deliver him up.

Luke 22:3-6

And Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. And he went away, and consulted with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him up to them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. read more.
And he agreed with them, and sought a good opportunity to deliver him up to them in the absence of the multitude.

Church » Of the jews excommunication from » Excommunication as practised among the jews

John 9:34

They answered and said to him, Thou wast wholly born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ

More verses: Ephesians 1:23

Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment

Matthew 17:12

But I say to you, that Elijah hath already come, and they knew him not, but did with him whatever they would. So also is the Son of man to suffer by them.

Revelation 7:9

After these things I saw, and lo! a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands.

More verses: Revelation 19:8

Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church

Luke 21:12

But before all these things they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues, and into prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors on account of my name.

John 15:20

Remember what I said to you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my words, they will keep yours also.

More verses: John 16:2 2 Timothy 3:12

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and lest I too shall be found by you such as ye would not; lest there be wranglings, envying, wraths, rivalries, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;

1 Corinthians 1:11

For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are dissensions among you.

1 Corinthians 6:6

Nay, brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.

Church » For other leaders » Order

1 Corinthians 7:17

But let every one continue to walk in the lot which the Lord appointed him, in the condition in which God called him. And this direction I give in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If any one hunger, let him eat at home; that ye may not come together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.

1 Corinthians 14:23

If therefore the whole church be assembled in one place, and all be speaking with tongues, and there come in those who are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Church » Body of Christ » Government of

1 Corinthians 7:17

But let every one continue to walk in the lot which the Lord appointed him, in the condition in which God called him. And this direction I give in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If any one hunger, let him eat at home; that ye may not come together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.

Acts 15:6

And the apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.

More verses: 1 Timothy 5:1

Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning

More verses: Matthew 22:11 Luke 15:22

Church » Garments of » Government of

1 Corinthians 7:17

But let every one continue to walk in the lot which the Lord appointed him, in the condition in which God called him. And this direction I give in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If any one hunger, let him eat at home; that ye may not come together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.

Acts 15:6

And the apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.

More verses: 1 Timothy 5:1

Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds

John 10:12

He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep;

Matthew 26:31

Then Jesus saith to them, This night will all of you fall away from me; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered."

More verses: John 16:32 Acts 8:1

Church » Defended » Discipline of

1 Timothy 1:20

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

1 Corinthians 5:5

to deliver such a man over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I said before, and now say beforehand, as when present the second time, so also absent now, to those who have sinned before, and to all the others, that if I come again, I will not spare;

Church » Accessions to » Bride of Christ

Church » Tabernacle

Hebrews 9:2

For a tabernacle was prepared, the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the holy place:

Hebrews 9:11

But Christ having appeared, as a highpriest of the good things to come, passing through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, entered once for all into the sanctuary,

Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to

Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Are ye ignorant, that all of us who were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?

Church » Holy temple

Ephesians 2:21

in whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord;

Church » Zion

Church » Membership of officers in » Elders

Acts 11:30

which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

More verses: Acts 15:2

Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Baptism of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

And he commanded that they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they entreated him to remain some days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Church » Called courts

Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation

1 Corinthians 14:23

If therefore the whole church be assembled in one place, and all be speaking with tongues, and there come in those who are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Matthew 18:17

And if he disregard them, tell the matter to the church; but if he disregard the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.

1 Corinthians 11:18

For in the first place, when ye come together in assembly of the church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it;

Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper

Mark 14:22

And as they were eating, he took a loaf, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, Take; this is my body.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received of the Lord, what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took a loaf,

Church » Duty of, to ministers

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Church » Accessions to » Authority of

Matthew 16:19

I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever thou shalt bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever thou shalt loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

Matthew 18:18

Truly do I say to you, Whatever ye shall bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever ye shall loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

Acts 16:4

And as they journeyed through the cities, they delivered to them for their observance the decrees which had been ordained by the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.

Church » Defended » Divinely instituted

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace.

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Church » Enemies of » Of Christ

Luke 23:11

And Herod also with his guard of soldiers set him at nought and mocked him, and having arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, sent him back to Pilate.

John 5:16

And on this account the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.

Luke 4:29

And they rose up, and forced him out of the city and took him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, to cast him down headlong;

John 7:1

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for he would not walk in Judaea, because the Jews sought to kill him.

John 8:37

I know that ye are Abrahams offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my word is not received within you.

More verses: John 10:39

Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building

1 Corinthians 3:10

According to the grace of God bestowed on me, I, as a skilful masterbuilder, have laid the foundation; and another buildeth thereon; but let every one take heed, how he buildeth thereon.

Ephesians 2:21

in whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord;

Church » Accessions to » Attendance

Acts 13:14

And they, going on from Perga, came to Antioch in Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbathday, and sat down.

Matthew 12:9

And departing thence, he went into their synagogue.

Mark 1:21

And they enter Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he was teaching in the synagogue.

Luke 4:16

And he came to Nazara, where he had been brought up, and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbathday; and stood up to read.

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in

Romans 16:13

Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who is mine also.

Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)

Church » Compared to a flock » General references to

Acts 20:29

For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Church » Flock, God's » General references to

Acts 20:29

For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Church » Christian, divinely established

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace.

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Matthew 16:15-18

He saith to them, But who do ye say that I am? And Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answering said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon, son of Jonah; for flesh and blood did not reveal it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. read more.
And I on my part say to thee, that thou art Peter, a rock, and on this rock will I build my church, and the gates of the underworld shall not prevail against it.

Ephesians 2:20-22

and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom ye also are built together into a dwellingplace of God in the Spirit.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Church » Harmonious fellowship of

Church » Is edified by the word

1 Corinthians 14:4

He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Corinthians 14:13

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret.

Ephesians 4:15-16

but cleaving to truth in love, may grow up in all things unto him who is the head, even Christ; from whom the whole body, well put together and compacted by means of every supplying joint, is, according to the working of each part in its proportion, building itself up in love.

Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching

Acts 14:1

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed.

Acts 17:4

And some of them were convinced, and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the women of high rank not a few.

Church » Accessions to » Under paul's preaching

Acts 14:1

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed.

Acts 17:4

And some of them were convinced, and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the women of high rank not a few.

Church » Dissensions in

2 Corinthians 12:20-21

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and lest I too shall be found by you such as ye would not; lest there be wranglings, envying, wraths, rivalries, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults; and lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many of those who have sinned already, and did not repent of the uncleanness, and fornication, and lasciviousness, which they committed.

1 Corinthians 1:11-13

For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are dissensions among you. What I mean is this, that each of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye baptized the name of Paul?

1 Corinthians 3:3-4

for ye are yet unspiritual. For while there is among you rivalry and strife, are ye not unspiritual, and walking after the manner of men? For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not [like common] men?

1 Corinthians 11:18-19

For in the first place, when ye come together in assembly of the church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it; for there must be also parties among you, that they who are approved may also become manifest among you.

Church » Militant

Philemon 1:2

and to the beloved Apphia, and to Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

Philippians 2:25

Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and minister to my wants;

Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers

Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of

Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons

Church » Triumphant

Revelation 3:12

He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall nevermore go out; and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my Gods and I will write upon him my new name.

Revelation 21:3

And I heard a loud voice out of the throne, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God;

Hebrews 12:22-23

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels; and to the church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect;

Revelation 21:10

And 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

Luke 23:42

And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

Church » His kingdom

Matthew 16:28

Truly do I say to you, There are some of those standing here who will not taste of death, till they have seen the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Luke 1:33

and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Church » Christ's love for

Ephesians 5:25-32

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it, that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the bath of the water in the word; that he himself might present to himself the church, glorious, having no spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish. read more.
In like manner husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth himself; for no one ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ doth the church; for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. "For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh." This mystery is a great one; but I am speaking of Christ and of the church.

John 10:8

All those who came are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them.

John 10:11-12

I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep;

Revelation 3:9

Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie,behold, I will make them to come and bow down before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

Church » Design of

Romans 9:4

who are Israelites; whom God adopted as sons, whose was the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the Law, and the service of the sanctuary, and the promises;

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Ephesians 2:20-22

and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom ye also are built together into a dwellingplace of God in the Spirit.

Romans 3:2

Great, every way. In the first place, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Church » Loved by believers

1 Corinthians 12:25

that there might be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Church » God defends

Church » Kingdom of heaven

More verses: Matthew 5:19-20

Church » Extent of, predicted

Church » Kingdom of God

Matthew 19:24

And again I say to you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith to them, Truly do I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of

Church » Unity in workers » Women, general references to

Acts 18:26

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully.

Romans 16:3

Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellowlaborers in Christ Jesus;

Church » Divisions in, to be shunned

Church » Growth of accessions to » Accessions in antioch

Church » Accessions to » Accessions in antioch

Church » Lamb's bride

Ephesians 5:22-32

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord; for the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church,he, who is the Saviour of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so let wives be to their husbands in everything. read more.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it, that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the bath of the water in the word; that he himself might present to himself the church, glorious, having no spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish. In like manner husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his own wife loveth himself; for no one ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ doth the church; for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. "For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh." This mystery is a great one; but I am speaking of Christ and of the church.

Church » God provides ministers for

Ephesians 4:11-12

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministration, for the building up of the body of Christ;

Church » The wicked persecute

Acts 8:1-3

And Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. But Saul ravaged the church, entering house after house, and dragging both men and women, committed them to prison.

1 Thessalonians 2:14-15

For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus; for ye also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they have from the Jews; who both killed the Lord Jesus, and the prophets, and drove us out, and please not God, and set themselves against all men,

Church » Body of Christ

Ephesians 1:22-23

and put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who filleth all with all;

Church » Believers continually added to, by the lord

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 2 a living body

Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples

Acts 6:7

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly enlarged; and a great multitude of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples

Acts 6:7

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly enlarged; and a great multitude of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Church » House of God

Hebrews 10:21

and having a great priest over the house of God,

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Church » Vineyard

Matthew 21:41

They say to him, He will bring those wicked men to a miserable end, and will let out his vineyard to other husbandmen, who will render him the fruits in their season.

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 7 a temple

Church » House of prayer

Matthew 21:13

and said to them, It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer; but ye make it a den of robbers."

Church » Heavenly jerusalem

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

Church » Flock of God

Church » Inheritance

Church » Is glorious

Church » Prayed for

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 1 a building

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the corner-stone

Ephesians 2:19-20

So then ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but are fellowcitizens with the saints, and members of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Asia

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.

Revelation 1:4

John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be to you, and peace, from him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven spirits which are before his throne;

Church » Decrees of

Acts 16:4

And as they journeyed through the cities, they delivered to them for their observance the decrees which had been ordained by the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.

Acts 15:28-29

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, to lay upon you no further burden except these necessary things: to abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, ye will do well. Farewell."

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus

Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

Church » God's heritage

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the head

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 4 a bride

Church » Unity in workers » Others

Philippians 4:3

yea, I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, give them aid; since they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellowlaborers, whose names are in the book of life.

Church » Lamb's wife

Revelation 21:9

And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven vials filled with the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither; I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb.

Revelation 19:7-9

Let us rejoice and exult, and we will give to him the glory; for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready; and it was given to her that she should be clothed in fine linen, shining and pure. For the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints. And he saith to me, Write, Blessed are they who are called to the marriagesupper of the Lamb. And he saith to me, These are the true words of God.

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in

Church » Its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down

Church » My father's house

John 2:16

and said to those who sold the doves, Take these things hence; make not my Fathers house a house of merchandise.

Church » Sister of Christ

Church » Spouse of Christ

Church » Dove

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder

Church » Unity in workers » Phebe

Romans 16:1-2

I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae; that ye may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy, and assist her in whatever business she may need your aid; for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.

Church » Privileges of

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels

Church » Its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ

Church » Holy hill

Church » Safe under his care

Church » Temple of God

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Know ye not, that ye are Gods temple, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any one defaceth the temple of God, God will deface him; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the shepherd

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 6 branches of the vine

Church » Growth of accessions to » Steady growth of the church

Church » Growth of accessions to » On the day of pentecost

Church » Growth of accessions to » Daily additions

Church » Accessions to » Steady growth of the church

Church » Accessions to » On the day of pentecost

Church » Accessions to » Daily additions

Church » General assembly of the firstborn (people)

Church » Baptized (immersed) into by one spirit

Church » Worship of, to be attended

Church » Church of the firstborn

Church » Pleasant portion

Church » My kingdom

John 18:36

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I should not be delivered up to the Jews; but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Church » Sought out, a city not forsaken

Church » Branch of God's planting

Church » City of the living God

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

Church » Not to be despised

1 Corinthians 11:22

What! have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? Or despise ye the church of God, and shame those who have nothing? What am I to say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I do not praise you.

Church » Fold of Christ

Church » Mount zion

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Caesarea

Acts 18:22

And having landed at Caesarea and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cilicia

Acts 15:41

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Syria

Acts 15:41

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost

Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost

Church » Also called » Assembly of the upright

Church » Strength and glory of God

Church » Place of God's throne

Church » Dear to God

Church » Congregation of the lord's poor

Church » Pillar and ground of the truth

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Church » Defiling of, will be punished

Church » Ministers commanded to feed

Church » Family in heaven and earth

Church » Church of the living God

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Church » Temple of the living God

2 Corinthians 6:16

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God said: "I will dwell among them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

Church » Congregation of saints

Church » Habitation of God

Church » Household of God

Church » Sanctuary of God

Church » King's daughter

Church » Church of God

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem

Acts 15:4

And having come to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they related what great things God had wrought with them.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Pergamos

Revelation 2:12

And to the angel of the church in Pergamus write: These things saith he that hath the sharp twoedged sword:

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thyatira

Revelation 2:18

And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass:

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Laodicea

Revelation 3:14

And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God:

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cenchrea

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Corinth

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch

Acts 13:1

Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers; Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenaean, and Manaen, the fosterbrother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Joppa

Acts 9:42

And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

Church » Also called » Assembly of the saints

Church » Golden candlestick (lampstand)

Revelation 1:20

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks are the seven churches.

Church » Salt and light of the world

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Church » Is clothed in righteousness

Revelation 10:8

And the voice which I heard out of heaven I heard again speaking to me, and saying: Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who is standing upon the sea, and upon the land.

Church » God's husbandry (farm)

Church » The God of jacob

Church » Mountain of the lord's house

Church » Lot of God's inheritance

Church » The lord's portion

Church » Spiritual house

Church » House of Christ

Church » Bride of Christ

Revelation 21:9

And there came one of the seven angels who had the seven vials filled with the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither; I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb.

Church » God's building

Church » Israel of God

Church » New jerusalem

Church » Holy mountain

Church » Holy city

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Philadelphia

Revelation 3:7

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These things saith he who is holy, he who is true, he who hath the key of David; he who openeth, and no one shall shut; and shutteth, and no one shall open:

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galatia

Galatians 1:2

and all the brethren that are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Smyrna

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Sardis

Revelation 3:1

And to the angel of the church in Sardes write: These things saith he who hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Discipline » Church » The discipline of

1 Timothy 1:20

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

1 Corinthians 5:5

to deliver such a man over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I said before, and now say beforehand, as when present the second time, so also absent now, to those who have sinned before, and to all the others, that if I come again, I will not spare;

Joel » Blessings » Church

Topics on Church

Apostles, Function In Early Church

Acts 1:21-22

Of these men, therefore, who accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Arrogance, In The Church

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and lest I too shall be found by you such as ye would not; lest there be wranglings, envying, wraths, rivalries, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;

Being Earnest For The Church

2 Corinthians 11:28-29

Besides the other troubles, there is that which presseth upon me daily, the anxiety for all the churches.

Church Attendance

Acts 11:25-26

And he went to Tarsus, to seek for Saul;

Church Discipline

2 Corinthians 2:6-8

Sufficient for such a one is this punishment, which was inflicted by the many;

Church Dress Code

1 Timothy 2:9-10

In like manner also, that women, in seemly attire, adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly apparel;

Church Government

Acts 6:1-6

But in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Church, Description Of

Acts 8:1

And Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Church, Titles Of

Ephesians 5:22-32

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord;

Destruction Of The Church

Acts 8:3

But Saul ravaged the church, entering house after house, and dragging both men and women, committed them to prison.

Discipline Of The Church

1 Timothy 1:3

As I besought thee, when I set out for Macedonia, to remain still in Ephesus, that thou mightst charge certain persons not to teach other doctrine,

elders, in the church

Acts 15:4

And having come to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they related what great things God had wrought with them.

Joined To The Church

Ephesians 2:21

in whom all the building, fitly framed together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord;

Joy, Of The Church

Luke 2:8-11

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, and keeping watch over their flock by night.

Names And Titles For The Church

Ephesians 1:22-23

and put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,

Prophesying In The Church

Acts 2:17

"It shall be in the last days, saith God, that I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams;

Rapture Of Church

1 Corinthians 15:50-52

And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Role Of Women In The Church

1 Corinthians 11:3-12

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

Teaching In The Church

Acts 5:21

And hearing this, they went into the temple at daybreak and taught. But the highpriest and they that were with him came and called together the council, and all the elders of the sons of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

The Church As The Elect

Ephesians 1:4-13

according as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him;

The Church Scattered

Acts 8:1-3

And Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Wise Men In The Church

Matthew 23:34

Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; some of them ye will kill and crucify, and some of them ye will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

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