[Manna - July 8]
The church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the Truth. 1 Timothy 3:15
THE Lord's church, the only one to which the name ecclesia, body or church, is properly applicable, is so
insignificant, so unostentatious, and comparatively so
poor in this world's riches, that it is not recognized
nor recognizable from the worldly standpoint.
It is
neither man-made nor man-ruled; nor are its members
enrolled on earth, but in heaven. (Hebrews 12:23)
Its head and bishop is the Lord, its law is His Word:
it has but one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; and it is
built upon the testimonies of the holy apostles and
prophets—Jesus Christ Himself being its chief corner-stone. Z.'99-37 R2429:1