What Does the Bible Say About The Church?

The Bible addresses the church across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

2 verses·2 eras·1 promises

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18· JesusPromise

Early Church (~50 AD)

For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.

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