Which church in the Bible? If they were in existence today;?

Question

Using the churches named in the bible, which one would you say MOST Christians of today are members of and which one would you say the LEAST number of Christians are members of?
Please give reasons.

I am not speaking of the location of the Churches but, the Christian people in the Churches. Comparing those Christians with those of today.

Answer 1

Most people would be at The Lukewarm Church

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,
‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’”

The fewest people would be at the church in ACTS

Answer 2

Okay say it is time for a poll, and then you need to get the answers from every one involved. Boy have you got your work cut out for ya'> LOL. If you were asking ME personally, I would have to say that I belong to The Church Of The Living God, The Body And Bride Of Christ. what others would say I have no clue cause too many do not really know what they believe.

God Bless!

Oh sorry reasons....1 Cor.1:2, 10:32; Eph.4:12, 5:23; Col.1:24, 3:15, 4:15;
1 Tim.3:15

Answer 3

When the Bible talks of the different churches like Galatia and Corinth, it is speaking of groups of Christians located at certain geographic spots, not different denominations. So this would nullify your question.

You are using the word church with a lowercase "c."

Church with a capital "C" (as Scripture uses it in the book of Timothy, in the Acts of the Apostles, Matthew 18 and other places) denotes the physical, institution on Earth - the Catholic Church, which has existed since the time of the Apostles.

It is this Church which is a divine institution and which is faithful to both Scripture and Tradition.

Pax Vobiscum+

Answer 4

There are two kinds of church described in the bible
1. the church which is Christ's body
2. churches of God

The church which is Christ's body comprises all believers including the 'dead in Christ' (1 Thessalonians 4:16-). Membership of this church is automatic on accepting Christ's salvation. Because membership of it is totally the work of Christ, it is permanent and unassailable.

Churches of God are local churches e.g. Corinth, Antioch, Rome etc. Membership of these churches is for those who have accepted Christ's salvation and committed themselves to His service through baptism and addition to a local church. Membership is conditional on commitment and conduct; in 1 Corinthians the church had to excommunicate a member because of his sin - in 2 Corinthians the church was instructed by Paul to reinstate him because of his repentance.
These local churches were grouped together in regions e.g. Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia minor etc. When a question arose in the Galatian churches, elders from other regions met together in Jerusalem (Acts 15) to resolve the issue and communicate their decision to all the churches so that there would be complete unity.
There are churches today who are trying to follow the pattern of the New Testament churches as described in the bible. The link below will give all the relevant scriptures.

Answer 5

Weird question. The churches named in the bible were only named geographically; that is the church in Rome, the church in Galatia, the church in Laodicia, etc.
My guess would be Rome, just because it has a high population. Least? No idea.

Answer 6

The churches in Revelation represented distinct attitudes and personalities of the congregation and leadership. Also, I've read they represent different phases that groups progress through.
I'd say there's a mixture of all of them alive and well today and it's up to you to figure out which is which. Good luck with that.

Answer 7

I think it is safe to say that the first church is basically the first
50,000 people in Israel who believed in Messiah Jesus.
Most of them Hebrews, and some Samaritans.
I Cr 13;8
Ps 122;6
Ps 92;1

Answer 8

1) The church of Laodicea I would think represents a lot of the churches today - those who have members who are lukewarm in their witness of the Gospel, and are so comfortable in their surroundings that they don't think they need anything from Christ or do anything for Him.

2) There are members of the church of Philadelphia today, because they have not denied Christ, have kept His word, and by faith are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even with the persecution they are suffering for His Name's sake.

Answer 9

Laodicia