What does the Bible say about the building of the church?

The Bible emphasizes that Christ is the foundation upon which the church is built. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares, 'Upon this rock, I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' This signifies that the church is ultimately established by Christ, who employs His word and the ministry of believers as instruments in building His body. Just as Zerubbabel was tasked with rebuilding the temple, which prefigured the church, Christ fulfills this role in a spiritual sense, indicating that all spiritual blessings are found in Him and that He alone is the architect of the church’s growth.