But Christ knows His own. [II Tim
2:19+, John 10:14+] The angels on the day of judgment will separate the
hypocrites from the true Christians. [Matt. 13:41, 42]
THE MARKS OF THE CHURCH. The Church is found wherever the Gospel is
rightly taught and the Sacraments are rightly administered. For wherever
God's Word is preached, some persons believe it, [Isa. 55:10, 11] and
where believers are, there is the Church.
THE CHURCH IS ONE. It consists of the true believers out of all the
different churches, denominations, and sects. There is one Flock, with
one Shepherd. [John 10:16] The Church is the Body of which Christ is the
Head. [Col. 1:18, Eph 1:22, 23]
ITS NAMES. The Church is called _Holy_, because the Holy Spirit works in
it and through it, and because its members, though not perfect, lead
holy lives. It is called _Christian_, because it consists of those who
believe in Christ. It is called _Catholic_ or Universal, because it is
meant to include all men everywhere. Catholic does not mean _Roman_
Catholic.
MILITANT AND TRIUMPHANT.
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