Nature and foundations of church

The church is the people called by God, who are united by their faith in Christ and by their common life in him. Various descriptions and metaphors emphasise the continuity between the people of God in the OT and NT.

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NT images of the church The body of Christ Ro 12:4–5 See also 1 Co 12:12; 1 Co 12:27; Eph 3:6; Eph 5:23; Col 1:18; Col 1:24; Col 2:19; Col 3:15 God’s building or temple 1 Co 3:16–17 See also 1 Co 3:10; 2 Co 6:16; Eph 2:21–22; Heb 3:6; Heb 10:21; 1 Pe 2:5 A plant or vine Jn 15:1–8 See also Ro 11:17–24;…