Bible/Topics/CHURCH, THE
CHURCH, THE[edit | edit source]
Thompson Chain Reference (1908)[edit | edit source]
(1) Called the Body of Christ
(2) Compared to a Building
(3) Government of
(4) Preciousness of
- Deuteronomy 32:10, Isaiah 62:3, Zechariah 2:8, Zechariah 9:16, Malachi 3:17, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 5:25, Colossians 1:24
(5) Love for
- Ephesians 1:15, Philippians 4:1, Colossians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 5:2, 2 John 1:5
(6) Divinely Instituted
(7) Paul's Care of
- Acts 20:31, 2 Corinthians 7:12, 2 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:10
(8) Accessions to
- On the Day of Pentecost
- Daily Additions
- Number Increased after Pentecost
- Steady Growth of the Church
- Priests join the Disciples
- Accessions in Antioch
- Under Paul's Preaching
(9) Strife in
(1) General References to
- Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18, Colossians 2:19, Isaiah 40:11, Zechariah 9:16, Luke 12:32, Acts 20:29
(2) As Bridegroom
(3) The Church As Bride
(4) Union With
(1) Believers Adopted into
- Deuteronomy 14:2, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 63:16, Ezekiel 16:8, Hosea 11:1, John 1:12, Romans 8:15, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 4:5, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 1:5
(2) Its Spiritual Relationships
- Obedience Secures the Benefits of
- Heirship with Christ Entailed in
- All Barriers Broken Down
- Saints in Heaven and Earth United in
- Brotherhood of, Recognized by Christ
- Known as Brethren
- Matthew 23:8, Matthew 25:40, Luke 8:21, John 21:23, Romans 8:29, Hebrews 2:11, Hebrews 2:17, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 19:10
(1) Children of God
- Matthew 5:9, Luke 20:36, John 11:52, Romans 8:16, Romans 8:21, Romans 9:26, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:10, 1 John 5:2
(2) Heirs of God
- Romans 4:13, Romans 8:17, Galatians 3:29, Galatians 4:7, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 6:17, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:7
(3) Sons of God
(4) Sons of Light
(2) Scattered by Persecution and False Shepherds
(3) Ministers as Under-shepherds of
(1) The Authority of
(2) The Discipline of
(3) Government
(4) Excommunication
- Exodus 12:15, Exodus 30:33, Leviticus 7:20, Leviticus 17:9, Leviticus 23:29, Numbers 9:13, John 9:34
(1) Deacons
(2) Elders
(3) Bishops or Overseers
(1) Of Believers
(2) Significance of
(3) Examples of
(4) Of Christ
(5) Administered by John the Baptist
- Matthew 3:6, Matthew 21:25, Mark 1:4, Luke 3:12, Luke 7:29, John 1:26, John 3:23, Acts 10:37, Acts 13:24, Acts 19:3
- SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]
Belongs to God
The body of Christ
Christ, the foundation-stone of
Christ, the head of
Loved by Christ
Purchased by the blood of Christ
Sanctified and cleansed by Christ
Subject to Christ
The object of the grace of God
Displays the wisdom of God
Shows forth the praises of God
God defends
God provides ministers for
Glory to be ascribed to God by
Elect
Glorious
Clothed in righteousness
Believers continually added to, by the Lord
Unity of
Saints baptised into, by one Spirit
Ministers commanded to feed
Is edified by the word
The wicked persecute
Not to be despised
Defiling of, will be punished
Extent of, predicted