How do we know that Christ is the builder of the church?

In the New Testament, particularly in Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares, 'I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' This promise indicates that He, as the architect and builder, is actively involved in gathering and establishing His church on earth. This also connects with the Old Testament typology seen in the life of Zerubbabel, who physically built the second temple. Zerubbabel symbolizes Christ in that he laid the foundation for physical worship, while Christ lays the foundation for spiritual worship within His body, the church (Ephesians 2:19-22). Thus, both Old and New Testament scriptures affirm Jesus as the ultimate builder of His church.