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.
Because God sent his Son for the salvation of the nations, the church sends its sons and daughters to take the message of his...
Through his death Christ has brought near believers from the nations who were very far from God.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
