Belief 12 of 28 · Doctrines of the Church

The Church

The church is the community of believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We come together for worship, fellowship, instruction in the Word, the celebration of the Lord's Supper, service to all humanity, and the worldwide proclamation of the gospel.

Matthew 16:18

I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Other Bible references for this belief

Genesis 12:1-3 · Exodus 19:3-7 · Matthew 16:13-20 · Matthew 18:18 · Matthew 28:19,20 · Acts 2:38-42 · Acts 7:38 · 1 Corinthians 1:2 · Ephesians 1:22,23 · Ephesians 2:19-22 · Ephesians 3:8-11 · Ephesians 4:11-15 · Ephesians 5:23-27 · Colossians 1:17,18 · 1 Peter 2:9

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