Liked these lines from the Bible Dictionary this morning under "Church":
The church is the organized body of believers who have taken upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ by baptism and confirmation.
To be the true church it must be the Lord's church, and must have his laws, his name, and be governed by him through representatives whom he has appointed.
The church is a means by which the saints (or members) become edified and progress toward the full measure of the stature of Christ.
In the church there should be unity and oneness.
All the offices and functions of the church are necessary, the whole body being fitly joined together.
The scriptures contain the prophecies that the church which Jesus established would fall into apostasy. This occurred soon after the death of the Twelve. Consequently, the church, with the same organization, doctrines, and authority, has in the last days been restored to the earth, preparatory to the second coming of Jesus Christ.
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