"The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the holy Spirit it grew in numbers." (Acts 9: 31 NABRE)
Jesus gave the Apostles a blueprint on the Church. He gave them the authority to build it up as they see fit. He promised to approve their plan. (Matthew 28: 18 - 20). Just like the awesome authority God gave to Adam and Eve:
"God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” (Genesis 1: 28)
Imagine the incredible truth that Jesus entrusted His most important work to the weak and fallible Apostles.
The Church has been called by many names, all pointing to its divine and super human identity:
The Body of Christ
Temple of the Holy Spirit
People of God
The Universal Sacrament of Salvation
Mystical Body of Christ
The Church is a credible witness of the life and work and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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