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Church
The Church
What we believe
The church is the community of people who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Under Christ’s authority, believers gather for worship, fellowship, instruction in the Word, Communion, service and worldwide gospel proclamation. Scripture describes the church as God’s family, Christ’s body and His bride, which He will finally present in glory.
Christian faith is lived in a worshipping, learning, serving and witnessing community.
Key Bible passages
Matthew 16:13–20; Acts 2:38–42; Ephesians 1:22–23; Ephesians 2:19–22; 1 Peter 2:9
This page is a concise, original-language guide based on the official fundamental belief statement. Use the official link for the full source material.
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