Church

Essence church have the meaning 『to gather.』 It is said that church is the place where the chosen people gather. Church is not a building, it is a community of the chosen people. The community is associated each. Today, however, the concept of church is being transformed into a building. Church has several attributes. Church is the body of Christ. Christ is the church on all things, and church of the world is church in all things. So the Saints unite to form the body of Christ. The community of saints has the power of Holy. They become one. Today, however, many churches are corrupt, fighting, and divisive. So many people are leaving church. The essential aspect of church is disappearing because of the fake church members.

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