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body of Christ |
A scriptural metaphor for the church. This metaphor is used in two different ways, one to stress the interdependence of the members of the body, and one to stress Christ's headship of the church. |
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church |
The community of all true believers for all time. |
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ekklesia |
A Greek term translated "church" in the New Testament. The word literally means "assembly" and in the Bible indicates the assembly or congregation of the people of God. |
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invisible church |
The church as God sees it. |
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marks of the church |
The distinguishing characteristics of a true church. In Protestant tradition, these have usually been recognized as the right preaching of the Word of God and the right administration of the sacraments (baptism and the Lord's Supper). |
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visible church |
The church as Christians on earth see it. Because only God sees our hearts, the visible church will always include some unbelievers. |
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clarity of scripture |
The idea that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it. |
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exegesis |
The process of interpreting a text of Scripture. |
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Hermeneutics |
The study of correct methods of interpreting texts. |
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Perspecuity |
An older term for the clarity of Scripture. |
