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The Church as Christ's Body: Presence, Mind, and Instrument - Illustration on ecclesiology | IllustrateTheWord

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The Church as Christ's Body: Presence, Mind, and Instrument

By Joseph S. ExellSource: archive.org228 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

True Christians manifest Christ's personal *presence* among men.

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Topics & Themes

ecclesiology incarnational presence Christian witness corporate identity in Christ

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 10:27

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Commentary

Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Romans 16:1-2

We read Romans 16:1-2 as a testament to the unfolding nature of God's covenant faithfulness in the life of the early church. Phoebe is recognized as a servant (διάκονος) of the church, which underscores the covenant community's service in the redemptive history. Her commendation by Paul is not just

Romans 16:1-2Reformedcovenant of gracepriesthood of all believers

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