Question 64
What is the invisible church?
The invisible church is the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ the head.a
What is the invisible church?
The invisible church is the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ the head.a
a. Ephesians 1:10, 22–23; John 10:16; 11:52
Ephesians 1:10; Ephesians 1:22–23
1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 1:23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
1:10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. 1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, 1:23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
John 10:16
10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
John 11:52
11:52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
11:52 and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.
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