LESSON SIX

The Church of Jesus Christ

What is the strongest organization on earth? It is the church. Composed of every person who has received Jesus Christ into his or her life, the church is also called the Body of Christ or the Bride of Christ. It is the one organization for which he gave his life (Ephesians 5:25).

The Bible describes the church in two senses:

1. The universal church, which refers to all true Christians
2. The local church, which is an individual group of Christians who gather for worship, instruction, and mutual encouragement