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NASB | Hebrews 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:23 and to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to God, who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect [bringing them to their final glory], |
Bible Question: Is the Catholic religion a part Christian Church are the members a part of the body of Christ. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Edd... The universal church, the body of Christ, is not a visible organization. It is composed of all of the elect -- past, present, and future -- the spouse of the One who secured their redemption, the head of the church, the Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 12:23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:10, 22-23; Ephesians 5:23, 27, 32). Anyone professing faith in the gospel, and submitting to God in obedience to it, living lives of growing holiness evidence this work of God and ought to be considered His own (1 Corinthians 1:2; Acts 11:26; Romans 1:7; Ephesians 1:20-22). In Him, Doc |