The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

THE CHURCH – THE BODY OF CHRIST

The church or temple’s building is not the physically erected structure but you and I. Scripture tells us “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.

It's important to note the day you became a believer; you became the called out one. Jesus said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 NKJV). The word Jesus used here for “church” is the Greek word ekkl?sia, which means “called-out ones.” As the church of Jesus on the earth, we are the physical representation of Jesus in this world, therefore, it’s important we walk in the precepts Jesus laid down for us.

The Body of Christ is the church does not mean individual church buildings where Christians meet regularly. Rather, believers collectively form the church as the Body of Christ. You are the church of the living God! Praise God forevermore!

Prayer:

Thank you, Lord, for choosing me before the foundation of the earth, I am blessed to be the body of Christ. Amen.

Further Reading:

Romans 8:9 “You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.”

Ephesians 2:19 “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens [outsiders without rights of citizenship], but you are fellow citizens with the saints (God’s people), and are [members] of God’s household.”

Read through the bible in 1 year: Hosea 1:1-3:5 1 John 5:1-21 Psalm 124:1-8 Proverbs 29:5-8

Read through the bible in 2 years: Isa 4.2-5.30 & Pr 2.1-22