The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means for the life of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, we have the most complete explanation of the similarity between the human body and the church. Both the human body and the church are unities made up of many diverse members. Therefore, the church needs all of its members, and the members need to function as a unity.
The demons revealed that their only purpose is to destroy, while Jesus demonstrated his power to heal and restore.
In some of his last words, in Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave a clear mission to his disciples: to make more disciples of all people...
In the middle of writing about his sufferings for the church, Paul explained that the message he preached was a mystery hidden for generations...