Jesus first mentions the Church in Matthew 16:18, during a conversation with His disciples in Caesarea Philippi. In response to […]

Jesus establishes the Church as a community of believers in key Bible passages. In Matthew 16:18, He declares Peter the

Jesus defines the church as more than a building; it’s a living, spiritual community. Metaphors like the Body of Christ

The question of whether Jesus established a church has sparked extensive theological debate. While He didn’t create a formal institution,

Jesus explicitly mentions “church” (Greek: “ekklesia”) twice in the Gospels, emphasizing a community of believers rather than a physical structure.

Luke 6:40 emphasizes the teacher-student relationship, stating that a disciple is not above their teacher, but when fully trained, will

John 8:31 emphasizes that true discipleship involves more than belief; it requires actively holding to Jesus’ teachings. Addressing Jews who

The Church is vital to Jesus as it represents a united community of believers, functioning as His body and fulfilling

Jesus described His church as “ekklesia,” meaning a community of believers united in Him, not merely a building. He envisioned