The Bible teaches that the true church is the assembly of believers founded by Jesus Christ, adhering to His doctrine and practices.
The true church is identified by its adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the apostles. As stated in Matthew 16:18, Christ declared, 'I will build my church,' indicating that the authentic church is established by Him. The true church is called the bride of Christ, which symbolizes a unique covenant relationship with Him (Ephesians 5:25-27). It's critical that this church gathers in unity, holding steadfastly to the faith that was once delivered to the saints, as mentioned in Jude 1:3. This faith involves both sound doctrine and proper practice, which distinguishes it from false or harlot churches that deviate from biblical teaching.
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