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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Body of the Church</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_body_of_the_church.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/ephesians/5-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/the.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Body of the Church</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_moses.htm" title="The Body of Moses">◄</a> The Body of the Church <a href="/topical/t/the_body_prepared.htm" title="The Body Prepared">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#top" title="Topical Bible Verses">Topical</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of the Church as the "Body of Christ" is a profound and central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the unity and diversity of believers in their relationship with Christ and one another. This metaphor is primarily drawn from the writings of the Apostle Paul, who articulates this idea in several of his epistles. Biblical Foundation The Apostle Paul introduces the metaphor of the Church as the Body of Christ in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>. He writes, "For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also is Christ" (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12</a>). Paul elaborates that believers are baptized into one body by one Spirit, regardless of their backgrounds, and each member is essential to the functioning of the whole. In <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15-16</a>, Paul further develops this imagery: "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part" . Here, Christ is depicted as the head of the body, guiding and sustaining the Church. Unity and Diversity The metaphor of the body underscores both the unity and diversity within the Church. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-14.htm">1 Corinthians 12:14-20</a>, Paul emphasizes that the body is not made up of one part but many, and each part has a unique role. "If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?" (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-17.htm">1 Corinthians 12:17</a>). This diversity is not a source of division but a means of enriching the Church's mission and ministry. Interdependence and Mutual Care Paul stresses the interdependence of the members of the body, highlighting the need for mutual care and support. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-26</a>, he writes, "so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it" . This interdependence fosters a community where believers are called to bear one another's burdens and rejoice in each other's successes. Christ as the Head The headship of Christ is a critical aspect of the Church as His body. In <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a>, Paul states, "And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence" . This headship signifies Christ's authority, leadership, and the source of life for the Church. Believers are called to submit to His guidance and align their lives with His teachings. Spiritual Gifts and Service The metaphor of the body also relates to the distribution of spiritual gifts among believers. In <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-6</a>, Paul writes, "Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. We have different gifts according to the grace given us" . These gifts are to be used for the edification of the Church and the fulfillment of its mission in the world. Conclusion The metaphor of the Church as the Body of Christ is a rich and multifaceted image that captures the essence of Christian community. It calls believers to unity, diversity, mutual care, and submission to Christ's headship, while encouraging the use of spiritual gifts for the common good. Through this imagery, the New Testament presents a vision of the Church as a living, dynamic organism, intricately connected to its Savior and to one another.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Ephesians 5:23</a> For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Topicalbible.org<a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Topicalbible.org<a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Topicalbible.org<a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a> But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Topicalbible.org<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4983.htm">4983. soma -- a body</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: soma Phonetic Spelling: (so'-mah) Short Definition: body, flesh Definition: body, flesh; the body of the Church. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4983.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4244.htm">4244. presbuterion -- a body of elders</a> ... a body of elders. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: presbuterion ... an assembly of elders, the Sanhedrin, officers of the church assembly, presbytery. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4244.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4954.htm">4954. sussomos -- of the same body</a> ... soos'-so-mos) Short Definition: belonging to the same body Definition: belonging to the same body; fig: of Jews and Gentiles belonging to the same Church. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4954.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1577.htm">1577. ekklesia -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation</a> ... see'-ah) Short Definition: an assembly, congregation, church Definition: an assembly, congregation, church; the Church, the whole body of Christian believers. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1577.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1985.htm">1985. episkopos -- a superintendent, an overseer</a> ... intently," like at an end-marker concluding a race) -- properly, an ; a man called by God to literally "keep an eye " His flock (the Church, the body of Christ ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1985.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xxxvi_description_of_the_walls.htm">Description of the Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of the ...</a> ... Book III. Chapter XXXVI."Description of the Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of the Body of the Church. For at the side opposite ... /.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxxvi description of the walls.htm<a href="/library/regester/the_worship_of_the_church/symbolism_of_the_church_building.htm">Symbolism of the Church Building</a> ... The church is divided into two main portions"the body of the church and the chancel. This represents the whole Catholic Church ... /.../regester/the worship of the church/symbolism of the church building.htm<a href="/library/unknown/the_second_epistle_of_clement/chap_xiv_the_living_church_is.htm">The Living Church is the Body of Christ.</a> ... The Homily. Chap. xiv."the living church is the body of christ. Wherefore, [3945] brethren, if we do the will of God our father ... /.../unknown/the second epistle of clement/chap xiv the living church is.htm<a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_15_for_the_church.htm">For the Church is his Body, as the Apostle's Teaching Shows Us...</a> ... BOOK I. Chapter 15. For the Church is His body, as the apostle's teaching shows us? 15. For the Church is His body, as the apostle's ... /.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 15 for the church.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_18_of_the_perfect_man.htm">Of the Perfect Man, that Is, Christ; and of his Body, that Is, the ...</a> ... But new additions are daily being made to this body while the Church is being built up, to which it is said, "Ye are the body of Christ and His members;" [1641 ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 18 of the perfect man.htm<a href="/library/ignatius/the_epistle_of_ignatius_to_the_smyrnaeans/chapter_i_thanks_to_god_for.htm">Thanks to God for Your Faith.</a> ... standard [979] for all ages, through His resurrection, to all His holy and faithful [followers], whether among Jews or Gentiles, in the one body of His Church. ... /.../the epistle of ignatius to the smyrnaeans/chapter i thanks to god for.htm<a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xlv_the_body_of_john.htm">The Body of John Chrysostom Transferred to Constantinople, and ...</a> ... Chapter XLV."The Body of John Chrysostom transferred to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/chapter xlv the body of john.htm<a href="/library/luther/the_large_catechism/i_believe_in_the_holy.htm">I Believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Christian Church, the ...</a> ... by the following parts, namely, by the communion of saints or the Christian Church, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life ... //christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/i believe in the holy.htm<a href="/library/augustine/of_holy_virginity_/section_40_and_what_members.htm">And what Members of the Holy Body, which is the Church...</a> ... Section 40. And what members of the holy body, which is the Church? 40. And what members of the holy body, which is the Church ... /.../augustine/of holy virginity /section 40 and what members.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_18_the_significance_of_abel.htm">The Significance of Abel, Seth, and Enos to Christ and his Body ...</a> ... Book XV. Chapter 18."The Significance of Abel, Seth, and Enos to Christ and His Body the Church. "And to Seth," it is said, "there ... /.../augustine/city of god/chapter 18 the significance of abel.htm<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/the.htm">The: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/t/the.htm">The</a><a href="/topical/t/the_after_life.htm">The After Life</a><a href="/topical/t/the_age_of_accountability.htm">The Age of Accountability</a><a href="/topical/t/the_age_of_earth.htm">The Age of Earth</a><a href="/topical/t/the_alabaster_box.htm">The Alabaster Box</a><a href="/topical/t/the_amorites_amorite.htm">the Amorites Amorite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_death.htm">The Angel of Death</a><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_light.htm">The Angel of Light</a><a href="/topical/t/the_anointing.htm">The Anointing</a><a href="/topical/t/the_antichrist.htm">The Antichrist</a><a href="/topical/t/the_apocalypse.htm">The Apocalypse</a><a href="/topical/t/the_apostasy.htm">The Apostasy</a><a href="/topical/t/the_appearance_of_evil.htm">The Appearance of Evil</a><a href="/topical/t/the_archite.htm">The Archite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_covenant.htm">The Ark of Covenant</a><a href="/topical/t/the_arkite.htm">The Arkite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_armor_of_god.htm">The Armor of God</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ashurites.htm">The Ashurites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_babylonish_captivity.htm">The Babylonish Captivity</a><a href="/topical/t/the_bachrites.htm">The Bachrites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_baharumite.htm">The Baharumite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_baptize_john.htm">the Baptize John</a><a href="/topical/t/the_barhumite.htm">The Barhumite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_is_the_lords.htm">The Battle is the Lords</a><a href="/topical/t/the_beatitudes.htm">The Beatitudes</a><a href="/topical/t/the_beginning.htm">The Beginning</a><a href="/topical/t/the_belaites.htm">The Belaites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_beriites.htm">The Beriites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_bermuda_triangle.htm">The Bermuda Triangle</a><a href="/topical/t/the_berothite.htm">The Berothite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_bible.htm">The Bible</a><a href="/topical/t/the_big_bang_theory.htm">The Big Bang Theory</a><a href="/topical/t/the_birth_of_christ.htm">The Birth of Christ</a><a href="/topical/t/the_blood_covenant.htm">The Blood Covenant</a><a href="/topical/t/the_blood_of_jesus.htm">The Blood of Jesus</a><a href="/topical/t/the_body.htm">The Body</a><a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_christ.htm">The Body of Christ</a><a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_the_church.htm">The Body of the Church</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of.htm">The Book Of</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_daniel.htm">the Book Of Daniel</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_enoch.htm">the Book Of Enoch</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_esther.htm">the Book Of Esther</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_jeremiah.htm">the Book Of Jeremiah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_judith.htm">the Book Of Judith</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_micah.htm">the Book Of Micah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_nehemiah.htm">the Book Of Nehemiah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_numbers.htm">the Book Of Numbers</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_proverb.htm">the Book Of Proverb</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_psalms.htm">the Book Of Psalms</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_secrets_of.htm">The Book of the Secrets Of</a><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_zechariah.htm">the Book Of Zechariah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_bride_of_christ.htm">The Bride of Christ</a><a href="/topical/t/the_brook_besor.htm">the Brook Besor</a><a href="/topical/t/the_brook_cherith.htm">the Brook Cherith</a><a href="/topical/t/the_brook_of_the_willows.htm">the Brook of The Willows</a><a href="/topical/t/the_canaanite.htm">The Canaanite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_canaanites.htm">The Canaanites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_canon_of_scripture.htm">The Canon of Scripture</a><a href="/topical/t/the_chemarim.htm">The Chemarim</a><a href="/topical/t/the_christian_family.htm">The Christian Family</a><a href="/topical/t/the_christmas_tree.htm">The Christmas Tree</a><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a><a href="/topical/t/the_city_underwater.htm">The City Underwater</a><a href="/topical/t/the_cliff_of_ziz.htm">the Cliff Of Ziz</a><a href="/topical/t/the_college.htm">The College</a><a href="/topical/t/the_color_blue.htm">The Color Blue</a><a href="/topical/t/the_color_purple.htm">The Color Purple</a><a href="/topical/t/the_color_yellow.htm">The Color Yellow</a><a href="/topical/t/the_conscience.htm">The Conscience</a><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_to_follow_jesus.htm">The Cost to Follow Jesus</a><a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a><a href="/topical/t/the_daniel_fast.htm">The Daniel Fast</a><a href="/topical/t/the_danites.htm">The Danites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_atonement.htm">the Day Of Atonement</a><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_judgement.htm">The Day of Judgement</a><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_pentecost.htm">The Day of Pentecost</a><a href="/topical/t/the_earth_orbiting_the_sun.htm">The Earth Orbiting the Sun</a><a href="/topical/t/the_elonites.htm">The Elonites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_end_of_days.htm">The End of Days</a><a href="/topical/t/the_enemy.htm">The Enemy</a><a href="/topical/t/the_enslavement.htm">The Enslavement</a><a href="/topical/t/the_environment.htm">The Environment</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epicureans.htm">The Epicureans</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epistle_of_james.htm">the Epistle Of James</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epistle_of_paul_to_philemon.htm">the Epistle of Paul To Philemon</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epistle_to_the_colossians.htm">the Epistle To The Colossians</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epistle_to_the_ephesians.htm">the Epistle To The Ephesians</a><a href="/topical/t/the_epistle_to_the_galatians.htm">the Epistle To The Galatians</a><a href="/topical/t/the_eranites.htm">The Eranites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_eshkalonites.htm">The Eshkalonites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_eshtaulites.htm">The Eshtaulites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ethiopian_eunuch.htm">The Ethiopian Eunuch</a><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a><a href="/topical/t/the_eznite.htm">The Eznite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ezrahite.htm">The Ezrahite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_fall.htm">The Fall</a><a href="/topical/t/the_family.htm">The Family</a><a href="/topical/t/the_feast_of_tabernacles.htm">the Feast Of Tabernacles</a><a href="/topical/t/the_first_epistle_general_of_john.htm">the First Epistle General Of John</a><a href="/topical/t/the_first_resurrection.htm">The First Resurrection</a><a href="/topical/t/the_five_senses.htm">The Five Senses</a><a href="/topical/t/the_fivefold_ministry.htm">The Fivefold Ministry</a><a href="/topical/t/the_flesh.htm">The Flesh</a><a href="/topical/t/the_four_seasons.htm">The Four Seasons</a><a href="/topical/t/the_fruit_of_the_spirit.htm">The Fruit of the Spirit</a><a href="/topical/t/the_fullers_field.htm">The Fullers Field</a><a href="/topical/t/the_future.htm">The Future</a><a href="/topical/t/the_gadites.htm">The Gadites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_uzza.htm">the Garden Of Uzza</a><a href="/topical/t/the_garmite.htm">The Garmite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_gazathites.htm">The Gazathites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_gazites.htm">The Gazites</a><a 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