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.