Comparison between the Body and the Church
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Aspects |
The Body |
The Church |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Meaning |
An organism for Christ to be the life of believers |
An assembly for God to carry out His administration |
|
Main Function |
To grow Christ and express Christ |
To execute divine administration |
|
Key Distinctions |
• Emphasizes life aspect • Focuses on organic growth • For organic expression |
• Emphasizes administrative aspect • Focuses on administrative management • For God's administration |
|
Specific Description |
• Is an organic entity • Lives by Christ Himself • Lives to express Christ • Christ is the essence of the Body |
• Has established positions • Has ordered management • Executes God's eternal purpose |
|
Practical Operation |
• Growth in life • Organic building up • Expression of Christ |
• Exercise of gifts • Coordination of functions • Execution of administration |
|
Application |
• Pursuit of life growth • Focus on Christ's expression • Attention to organic reality |
• Focus on administrative coordination • Execution of God's will • Attention to practical matters |
|
Related Scripture |
1 Corinthians 12 |
1 Corinthians 14 |
Relationship Between the Two
- 1. Unity in Essence:
- * The Body is the Church, and the Church is the Body
- * Both point to the same entity but viewed from different angles
- 2. Complementary in Function:
- * The Body is responsible for expressing Christ
- * The Church is responsible for God's administration
- * Both are indispensable
- 3. Coordination in Practice:
- * The Body is needed to express Christ
- * The Church is needed to execute divine administration
- * They coordinate together to fulfill God's will
This table comprehensively compares the similarities and differences between the Body and the Church in various aspects. However, several key points need special attention:
- * Although they point to the same entity, each has its special function and emphasis
- * The Body emphasizes the life aspect, while the Church emphasizes the administrative aspect
- * The coordination of both accomplishes God's complete purpose
These observations highlight how the two aspects work together while maintaining their distinct emphases.
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