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1 Timothy 3:15

The Bible names the body of believers "the church of God" in twelve specific passages, yet literally tens of thousands of religions today claim to be connected with the true God but have names bearing little similarity to what God names His church in the Bible. Because "church of God" is generic, the Bible adds "at Ephesus," "at Corinth," or at other locations to define which part of the church is meant in a specific context. Paul adds "living" in I Timothy 3:15, showing that God allows some leeway in expressing the church's name, utilizing more of God's specific names and attributes as part of the identification.

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Biblical Symbolism: Symbols of the Church

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

1 Kings 5:17-18
Ezra 5:8
Acts 20:28
1 Timothy 3:15
1 Peter 5:8

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
Living Stones in God's House
Living Stones in God's House
Pillars Stand for Something!
Will You Marry Me? (Part One)
Bible Studies
Biblical Symbolism: More 'Church' Symbols
Biblical Symbolism: Symbols of the Church  (2)
Biblical Symbolism: Yet More Symbols
Booklets
For the Perfecting of the Saints
Sermon Transcripts
Don't Go Out of the House!
Don't Leave the House!
Modesty (Part 1): Moderation and Propriety
The Household of God and Truth
The Importance of Doctrine  (2)
The Importance of Doctrine  (2)
The Prayers of Jesus

 

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