Ephesians 1:22-23; KJV
[22] and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, [23] which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Colossians 1:18; TPT
He is the Head of his body, which is the church. And since he is the beginning and the firstborn heir in resurrection, he is the most exalted One, holding first place in everything.
Romans 12:5, KJV
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
The church is not merely an organization; it is the living Body of Christ. In Ephesians 1:22-23, Paul describes the church as “His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” This means that the church is the expression of Christ on earth, filled with His life and glory.
According to our teaching approach, the church as the Body of Christ reveals the organic union between Christ and His believers. Just as a body cannot function apart from its head, so the church cannot exist apart from Christ. He is the Head, and we are His members, called to function in harmony for the fulfillment of God’s purpose.
Each believer has a unique role in the Body. When every member functions properly, the Body grows and is built up in love. This requires us to live by Christ’s life and to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Thought of the day/Main points – The church is the Body of Christ, expressing Him on earth.
– Christ is the Head, and believers are the members of His Body.
– Each member has a unique role in the building up of the Body.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for making me a part of Your Body. Help me to live in oneness with You and other believers.
I pray for the growth and building up of the church as Your Body.
Lord, enable me to fulfill my role in the Body for Your glory, Amen.