Which church is the true body of Christ?

Question

The bible says there is only one body.

Answer 1

The truth
By their fruits you will know them

Answer 2

The Bible uses the term church as a "body of believers" or "ones who believe in Christ." It does not focus on which individual denomination is the right body, but where you heart is placed. Keep in mind, during the time of the Bible there were not denominations, there was just "believers" and "non believers". Man made the denominations. Its hard to put a Biblical term onto a man made division.

Answer 3

The Body of Christ is not one church. The True church, which is made up of, and is, the believers of Jesus Christ, is the Body of Christ. There IS only one body, it's just bigger than people think.

Answer 4

The true Church is not a building- it is people who are related to and united to each other, through the shed blood of Christ. If any "church" says they are the only true church of Christ- beware- I left one that did- because if we believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, grew up to die on the cross, for our sins, and is resurrected we are the body. We must keep the main thing the main thing.

Answer 5

The true Church is the Body of Christ, it is not a building with four walls and stain-glass windows and a staple that reaches past the clouds. The Body of Christ, is: Those who believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and that He is the one and only way into Heaven and we have ask Him into our hearts and lives.

Answer 6

We are The True Body of Christ and our mission is to give every person the opportunity to truly walk with Christ the right way and not be fooled by Satan, because Satan has polluted the church with Pastors and people who have not reconnected their spirit to God and since our spirit is what allows us to hear and talk with God they are only able to teach from what comes from Satan, themselves and others but not GOD. That is why the church has become so corrupt that honestly it is no different then the world.

So if you would like to learn how to truly walk with Christ the right way become a member of The True Body of Christ by visiting http://thetruebodyofchrist.com/

Answer 7

The Body of Christ is all of those believers who have accepted Christ as their Savior. That is the TRUE CHURCH.

Answer 8

it also says there are many parts. I don't believe that the parts are churches, but individuals, similar to the churches described in Revelations. for example, if you help, if you make the kingdom run smoothly, you may be part of the hands. the only part you cannot comprised is the head (and what's in it) as that is Christ. you could be part of the spinal cord for all I know. and yes, the body is a woman, don't get all giggly

many parts, one body.

Answer 9

You answered your own question. Now get rid of your denominational thinking. Jesus's church (the body of Christ) is the true church. You'll find the names written in the Book of Life but you won't be able to see them, only Jesus is worthy to open it.

Answer 10

"Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed". (John 8:31)

The true church is the one that follows the Word of God!

Also, if a church is God's true church, wouldn't its name reflect that? If the church belongs to God, shouldn't its name show this ownership? I am amazed at how many churches have names that don't mention God or Christ!

Are names important? Sometimes they are. Who’s name do you want on your paycheck? Does it matter if someone else’s name is on the title of your car or the deed to your home? You work hard to purchase these items, you own them, and, therefore, you want the proper name on the documents that show this ownership.

Our Lord also made a purchase. He bought the church at a very costly price (Acts 20:28). He built it and called it “my church” (Matt.16: 13-18). He has rightful ownership.

Other references to the church in the Bible show this ownership. These include “the churches of Christ” (Rom.16: 16), and “the church of God” (Acts 20:28), etc. But, unlike these names, many churches today have names that are not found in Scripture, and that do not identify the owner and builder.

But notice, Christ did not purchase a building. The church is made up of the His followers. When we wear the name “church of Christ”, we name Him as the “head of the church” (Eph.1: 22-23) and we identify ourselves as a group that is trying to follow the “doctrine of Christ”(2 John 9). In contrast, a member of a denomination is identified by name as one who follows the leadership and teaching (doctrine) of that denomination.

Christ’s headship over the church is compared to a marriage relationship (Eph. 5: 21-32). Jesus loves the church and it is called the bride of Christ. The bride, the church, shows honor to the groom when she agrees to wear his name.

Suppose, for example, Mr. Smith asks his girlfriend to marry him. She agrees, but says, “Our friend Mr. Jones is a good man, so when we get married, instead of being called Mrs. Smith, I want to be called Mrs. Jones.” Would Mr. Smith have a reason to question her loyalty to him? Would he feel honored? Why would a bride wear another man’s name? Why would a church want to wear a man-made name?

We don’t have to wear man-made names. Just as the church is called several names in Scripture, we as individuals are given names we can wear. Followers of Christ are simply called things like “saints” or “disciples”. But there is also a specific name given. 1 Peter 4:16 says, “If a man suffer as a Christian… let him glorify God in this name”.

Since the Bible gives us a name to wear (Christian), we do not need another name, but some are not content to be known simply by “this name”. Some want to add another name, but we were never meant to be hyphen-named Christians.

The Corinthians had this problem. Some were Paul-Christians, Apollos-Christians, and Cephus-Christians. (1 Cor.1: 10-13). Because they were divided by these various names, they were called “carnal” and not “spiritual”(1 Cor.3: 1-4). You see, a single name promotes unity, but multiple names encourage divisions. We should be content to wear the name God has given. (Isaiah 62:2)

So, is a name important? Names show honor, identify ownership, promote unity (or division), recognize leadership, signify submission, denote doctrine, and demonstrate loyalty. If these are important, then names are also important.

Search the scriptures to see if a church teaches the truth (Acts 17:11)! If a doctrine is in agreement with the Bible, accept it! If a teaching is not scriptual, not found in the scriptures, then reject it!

The attached link is for a free six-lesson video Bible study that teaches about the church of the Bible. I invite you to watch this, and compare it to the Bible. I also invite you to consider the Church of Christ and compare it to the scriptures! Let the Bible show you which church is the true

Answer 11

It is your body!

Churches are buildings and organisations and nothing to do with the body of Christ.

Be true to your feelings and beliefs and you are there already. Ignore manspeak and all the different spins, ego trips and architecture.

Let God live in you and shine through you!!