63 Bible Verses about Church
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By the messenger of the congregation in Ephesus, write: These things, says he who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lamps:
From Thematic Bible
Church » Unity of
Church » Light » Love for
We know that we have passed away from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who loves not his brother, abides in death.
Wherefore, having purified your souls by obeying the truth, through the Spirit, to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another, from a pure heart, fervently:
Church » Security of » General references to
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
And I fell before his feet to worship him; and he said to me, See you do it not: I am a fellow-servant with you, and with your brethren who keep the testimony of Jesus. Worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Church » For other leaders » For the church
Church » Temple
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Wherefore, it is contained in the scripture, "Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: whoever trusts in it, shall not be ashamed."
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Love for
Church » Holy
Church » Light » Reflected from believers
Church » Enemies of » General references to
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light; we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ the Son cleanses us from all sin.
Church » For other leaders » Prayer for
Church » Progress of » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
Church » Corruption in
Church » Of the jews excommunication from » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment
As for the conqueror, he shall be clothed in white apparel; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life; but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white apparel, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
And round about the throne there were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones, twenty-four elders sitting, clothed with white apparel; and upon their heads golden crowns.
After this, I saw, and beheld a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands;
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Fear none of the things which you shall suffer; behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be you faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Church » For other leaders » Order
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Church » Garments of » Government of
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Church » Defended » Discipline of
Church » Accessions to » Bride of Christ
And I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from God, out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come: and let him that hears, say, Come: and let him that is thirsty, come: whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
We rejoice, and exult, and give glory to him, because the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has prepared herself.
Church » Tabernacle
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism
the antitype, immersion, does, also, now save us, (not putting away the filth of the flesh; but seeking of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
Church » Holy temple
Church » Zion
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
The seniors who are among you, I exhort, who am also a senior, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory which is to be revealed.
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Baptism of believers, encouraged
Church » Called courts
Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Church » Accessions to » Authority of
Church » Defended » Divinely instituted
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual temple, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, most acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
Church » Called the congregation in the o. T. (K. J. V. And others)
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
Church » Christian, divinely established
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Church » Is edified by the word
Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Church » Accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Church » Dissensions in
Church » Militant
Church » Membership of officers in » Bishops or overseers
Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of
Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Church » Triumphant
As for the conqueror, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will inscribe upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which is to come down from heaven, from my God; and my new name.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall pitch his tent among them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be among them-their God.
And he brought me, in the Spirit, to a great and high mountain; and he showed me the city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
Church » Thy kingdom
Church » His kingdom
Church » Christ's love for
Behold, I will give of those-who are of the assembly of Satan; who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold-I will make them to come and worship before your feet; and they shall know that I have loved you.
Church » Design of
Church » Loved by believers
Church » God defends
Church » Kingdom of heaven
Church » Extent of, predicted
Church » Kingdom of God
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
Church » Unity in workers » Women, general references to
Church » Divisions in, to be shunned
Church » Growth of accessions to » Accessions in antioch
Church » Accessions to » Accessions in antioch
Church » Lamb's bride
And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come: and let him that hears, say, Come: and let him that is thirsty, come: whoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Church » God provides ministers for
Church » The wicked persecute
Church » Body of Christ
Church » Believers continually added to, by the lord
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 2 a living body
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » House of God
Church » Vineyard
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 7 a temple
Church » House of prayer
Church » Heavenly jerusalem
Church » Flock of God
Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Church » Inheritance
Church » Is glorious
Church » Prayed for
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 1 a building
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the corner-stone
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Asia
John, to the seven congregation which are in Asia; favor and peace be with you, from him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven spirits which are before his throne;
Church » Decrees of
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus
By the messenger of the congregation in Ephesus, write: These things, says he who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lamps:
Church » God's heritage
neither as lording it over the heritage of God, but, being patterns to the flock:
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the head
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 4 a bride
And I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from God, out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » Unity in workers » Others
Church » Lamb's wife
And there came one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues; and spoke with me, saying, Come, and I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.
We rejoice, and exult, and give glory to him, because the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has prepared herself. And it was given to her that she should be clothed in fine linen, pure and resplendent; and the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. And he said to me, Write-Happy are they who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb! And he said to me, These are the true words of God.
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in
Church » Its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
Church » My father's house
Church » Sister of Christ
Church » Spouse of Christ
Church » Dove
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder
Church » Unity in workers » Phebe
Church » Privileges of
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ
Church » Holy hill
Church » Safe under his care
Church » Temple of God
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the shepherd
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 6 branches of the vine
Church » Growth of accessions to » Steady growth of the church
Church » Growth of accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Church » Growth of accessions to » Daily additions
Church » Accessions to » Steady growth of the church
Church » Accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Church » Accessions to » Daily additions
Church » General assembly of the firstborn (people)
Church » Baptized (immersed) into by one spirit
Church » Worship of, to be attended
Church » Church of the firstborn
Church » Pleasant portion
Church » My kingdom
Church » Sought out, a city not forsaken
Church » Branch of God's planting
Church » City of the living God
Church » Not to be despised
Church » Fold of Christ
Church » Mount zion
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Caesarea
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Babylon
They at Babylon, elected jointly with you, and Mark, my son, salute you.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cilicia
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Syria
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Church » Also called » Assembly of the upright
Church » Strength and glory of God
Church » Place of God's throne
Church » Dear to God
Church » Congregation of the lord's poor
Church » Pillar and ground of the truth
Church » Defiling of, will be punished
Church » Ministers commanded to feed
Church » Family in heaven and earth
Church » Church of the living God
Church » Temple of the living God
Church » Congregation of saints
Church » Habitation of God
Church » Household of God
Church » Sanctuary of God
Church » King's daughter
Church » Church of God
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thessalonica
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Pergamos
And by the messenger of the congregation which is in Pergamos, write: These things says he who has the sharp two-edged sword:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Thyatira
And by the messenger of the congregation in Thyatira, write: These things says the Son of God, who has his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Laodicea
And by the messenger of the congregation in Laodicea, write: These things says the AMEN, the Faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cenchrea
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Corinth
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Joppa
Church » Also called » Assembly of the saints
Church » Golden candlestick (lampstand)
As to the hidden meaning of the seven stars, which you see in my right hand, and of the seven lamps of gold: the seven stars are messengers of the seven congregations; and the seven lamps which you see, are seven congregations.
Church » Salt and light of the world
Church » Is clothed in righteousness
And the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again, and said, Go, take the little book, which is open, out of the hand of the angel which stands upon the sea and upon the earth.
Church » God's husbandry (farm)
Church » The God of jacob
Church » Mountain of the lord's house
Church » Lot of God's inheritance
Church » The lord's portion
Church » Spiritual house
you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual temple, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, most acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.
Church » House of Christ
Church » Bride of Christ
And there came one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues; and spoke with me, saying, Come, and I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.
Church » God's building
Church » Israel of God
Church » New jerusalem
And I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from God, out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » Holy mountain
Church » Holy city
And I, John, saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from God, out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Philadelphia
And by the messenger of the congregation in Philadelphia, write: These things says the Holy One, the True One; who has the key, the Son of David; he who opens and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galatia
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Smyrna
And by the messenger of the congregation in Smyrna, write: These things, says the First and the Last, who was dead, and is alive:
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Sardis
And by the messenger of the congregation in Sardis, write: These things says he who has the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name that you live, but are dead.
Discipline » Church » The discipline of
Joel » Blessings » Church
Topics on Church
Adultery In The Church
Revelation 2:22Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and those who commit adultery with her, into great tribulation, unless they reform from their works;
Apostles, Function In Early Church
1 Peter 5:1The seniors who are among you, I exhort, who am also a senior, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory which is to be revealed.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
1 Peter 5:2Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Church Discipline
Revelation 2:2I know your works, and your labor, and your patience; and that you can not bear those who are evil: and you have tried those who say they are Apostles, and are not, and have found them liars;
Church Dress Code
1 Peter 3:1-5In like manner, let the wives be in subjection to their own husbands; that, indeed, if any obey not the word, they, without the word, may be won by the behavior of their wives,
Church Government
1 Peter 5:1-4The seniors who are among you, I exhort, who am also a senior, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory which is to be revealed.
Church Of God
1 Peter 4:17Indeed, the time is come that punishment must begin at the house of God; and if it begin first at us, what the end of them who do not obey the gospel of God?
Church, Christ Authority Over
1 Peter 2:7To you, then, who trust, it is precious; but to unbelieving- a stone which the builders rejected, which has become the head of the corner-
Church, Examples Of
Revelation 1:11saying, What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven congregations; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Church, Titles Of
1 Peter 5:2Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Each Local Church
3 John 1:6These have borne testimony to your love, in the presence of the congregation; whom, if you help forward on their journey, in a manner worthy of God, you will do well.
elders, in the church
1 Peter 5:1-4The seniors who are among you, I exhort, who am also a senior, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory which is to be revealed.
Giving Money To The Church
1 Peter 5:2Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Glory of the The church
1 Peter 4:11If any one speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any one minister, let him do it as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
God's Glory In The Church
1 Peter 4:14If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Going To Church
1 Peter 4:17Indeed, the time is come that punishment must begin at the house of God; and if it begin first at us, what the end of them who do not obey the gospel of God?
Joy, Of The Church
Revelation 19:7We rejoice, and exult, and give glory to him, because the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has prepared herself.
Love For The Church
1 Peter 1:22Wherefore, having purified your souls by obeying the truth, through the Spirit, to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another, from a pure heart, fervently:
Many In The Church
Revelation 7:9After this, I saw, and beheld a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands;
Ministry, In The Church
1 Peter 5:2Feed the flock of God, which is with you; exercising the overseer's office, not by constraint, but willingly; neither for the sake of sordid gain, but from good disposition;
Mission, Of The Church
1 John 1:2-3(for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and declare to you that life which is eternal, which was with the Father, and was manifested to us;)
Names And Titles For The Church
Revelation 21:9And there came one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues; and spoke with me, saying, Come, and I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.
Prayer, In The Church
1 Peter 4:7Now the end of all things has approached; be, therefore, sober, and watch to prayer.
Prophesying In The Church
Revelation 19:10And I fell before his feet to worship him; and he said to me, See you do it not: I am a fellow-servant with you, and with your brethren who keep the testimony of Jesus. Worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Rapture Of Church
Revelation 3:10Because you have kept the word of my patience, I will also keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try the inhabitants of the earth.
Role Of Women In The Church
1 Peter 3:1-6In like manner, let the wives be in subjection to their own husbands; that, indeed, if any obey not the word, they, without the word, may be won by the behavior of their wives,
Serving The Church
1 Peter 4:17Indeed, the time is come that punishment must begin at the house of God; and if it begin first at us, what the end of them who do not obey the gospel of God?
Shepherds, As Church Leader
1 Peter 5:4and when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory which fades not away.
The church
1 Peter 2:5you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual temple, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, most acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.
The Church As The Elect
1 Peter 2:9but you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people; that you should declare the perfections of him who has called you from darkness into his marvelous light:
The Foundation Of The Church
1 Peter 2:5you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual temple, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, most acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit In The Church
1 Peter 4:14If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
