
We are members of the "Body of Christ," which is rightly called, "church." The church is the spiritual organism with Jesus Christ as the head. It is the mystic body and the bride of Christ.
The English word "church," which comes from the Greek word "kuriakon," meaning the "Lord's house," is not in the Bible; and therefore, does not apply to us. Instead, we are the New Testament "church," which in Greek, is ecclesia - the called out assembly of people. T In its broadest sense it is used to describe "the company of the faithful in Christ" all over the world. Entrance into the church and membership is solely the prerogative of the divine and upon a relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship can only be established by an acknowledgment of His deity through His Spirit. In other words, the church is made up of true believers who acknowledge the deity of Jesus Christ:
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9).
We are unified by one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one Lord's Supper, one Holy Spirit who furnishes us with love, peace, and hope, and also, empowers us to live as God intended, and be witness for Christ.
This is who we are - your servants in Christ Jesus.
