Figures of the Church
FIGURE SCRIPTURE RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST DEPICTION COVENANT
1. The Body of Christ 1 Cor. 12:13 Christ is the head. Submission of the body to Eternal Covenant
Col. 1:18 Christ the head, and each 4th Abrahamic Cov.
Eph. 5:23-24 individual members sub- New Cov.to Church
mission to one another,
depicting oneness, unity.
2, The Bride of Christ Eph. 5:25-32 Christ is the Bridegroom. The union of the marriage Eternal Covenant
Rev. 21:9-10 relationship, and its 4th Abrahamic Cov.
Rev. 22:1; John 3:29 benefits and privileges, New Cov.to Church
Rev. 19:7 (co-heirs, co-reign, etc.)
2 Cor. 11:2-4
3. An Inheritance Eph. 1:11 Christ is the inheritor. The possession of the Eternal Covenant
Church by Christ.
4. A Chaste Virgin 2 Cor. 11:2-4 Christ is the beloved. The spiritual chastity of the Eternal Covenant
1 Peter 1:8 Church by loving Christ, 4th Abrahamic Cov.
2 Tim. 4:6-8 while being espoused to New Cov.to Church
Him.
5. A Flock of Sheep 1 Peter 5:2-4 Christ is the Shepherd The frailty of the Church Eternal Covenant
John 10:1-31 and its total dependence on
Christ, the Shepherd.
Figures of the Church
FIGURE SCRIPTURE RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST DEPICTION COVENANT
6. The New Man - Eph. 2:15 Christ is the creator of the The Church is part of the 4th Abrahamic Cov.
The New Creation 2 Cor. 5:16-17 New Man, a new creation, New Man, the New in which all things are new. Creation. The new man emphasizes unity in resurrected life.
7. Twenty-four Elders Rev. 4:4; 10-11; Christ is the object of worship. The Church will function Eternal Covenant
5:8-12 after the rapture with worship to Christ, being priests of God.
8. A Household Eph. 2:19 Christ is the firstborn over it. The Church is a separate Eternal Covenant
Heb. 3:5-6 domestic unit under Christ, 4th Abrahamic Cov.
functioning in the duties of New Cov.to Church
resurrection and eternal
life.
9. The Temple Eph. 2:20-21 Christ is the foundation and The Church is the place Eternal Covenant
1 Peter 2:4-6 cornerstone of the Church. wherein God is pleased to 4th Abrahamic Cov.
1 Cor. 3:9-11 dwell for the ages. New Cov.to Church
10. A Living Stone 1 Peter 2:5-9 Christ is the high priest. The Church functions in Eternal Covenant
Priesthood Heb. 4:14-16 a priestly service to God 4th Abrahamic Cov through its High Priest, New Cov.to Church
Christ, by offering
spiritual sacrifices.
Figures of the Church
FIGURE SCRIPTURE RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST DEPICTION COVENANT
11. Branches of the Vine John 15:1-14 Christ is the Vine. The Church is totally Eternal Covenant
dependent on Christ for 4th Abrahamic Cov.
spiritual growth, by the New Cov.to Church
utilization of “In Christ
Truth” with ease.
12. Branches of the Olive Romans 11:13-25 Christ is the object of faith. The Church is to live in Eternal Covenant
Tree present tense salvation by 4th Abrahamic Cov.
faith, so as to realize God’s New Cov.to Church
blessing in present tense
salvation.
13. A Husbandry 1 Cor. 3:9 Christ is the means of The Church is to produce New Cov.to Church
Church productivity. fruit while experiencing spiritual growth, utilizing New Testament doctrine.
14. A Net of Fish John 21:1-14 Christ is security. The Church in totally will Eternal Covenant
reach its destination with 4th Abrahamic Cov.
Christ into the ages. New Cov.to Church
15. Seven Candlesticks Rev. 1:20 Christ is the observer and The Church throughout Eternal Covenant
Mystery judge of the Church. history is accountable to 4th Abrahamic Cov.
and under the chastening New Cov.to Church
eye of the Lord.
Figures of the Church
FIGURE SCRIPTURE RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST DEPICTION COVENANT
16. Bread (One Loaf) 1 Cor. 10:16-17 Christ is the source of The Church is to manifest 4th Abrahamic Cov.
Resurrection life in Him. its oneness in sharing in common the Christ.