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What does the term 'Church militant' refer to?
What does the term 'Church militant' refer to?
- The community of living believers on earth (correct)
- The Church as a community in Purgatory
- The Church in heaven
- The Church when it is fully united with Christ
How is the concept of the Church as 'the Bride of Christ' symbolically understood?
How is the concept of the Church as 'the Bride of Christ' symbolically understood?
- It shows the Church's dominion over believers.
- It illustrates the Church's separation during the betrothal period. (correct)
- It represents a contractual agreement without emotional ties.
- It signifies Christ's rejection of the Church until the end of time.
What does St. Paul refer to when he mentions the 'Mystical Body of Christ'?
What does St. Paul refer to when he mentions the 'Mystical Body of Christ'?
- A physical representation of Christ's life on earth
- A temporary state of faith for those awaiting salvation
- The unified community of all believers in communion with one another (correct)
- A historical event marking Christ's death and resurrection
Which term refers to the souls undergoing purification in the afterlife according to the Church's understanding?
Which term refers to the souls undergoing purification in the afterlife according to the Church's understanding?
What imagery is primarily used to describe the relationship between Christ and the Church in the context of 'the Bride of Christ'?
What imagery is primarily used to describe the relationship between Christ and the Church in the context of 'the Bride of Christ'?
What does the 'Bride of Christ' symbolize at the Second Coming?
What does the 'Bride of Christ' symbolize at the Second Coming?
Which metaphor represents the Church as a familial entity?
Which metaphor represents the Church as a familial entity?
What role do believers play in the Church as the 'People of God'?
What role do believers play in the Church as the 'People of God'?
Which event signifies the Church's eternal union with Christ in the future?
Which event signifies the Church's eternal union with Christ in the future?
In terms of leadership, how is Christ compared to shepherding in the Church?
In terms of leadership, how is Christ compared to shepherding in the Church?
What function does the concept of the Kingdom of God serve in Christianity?
What function does the concept of the Kingdom of God serve in Christianity?
Which aspect is emphasized in the metaphor of 'the flock' regarding the Church?
Which aspect is emphasized in the metaphor of 'the flock' regarding the Church?
How are believers urged to respond while waiting for the Bridegroom?
How are believers urged to respond while waiting for the Bridegroom?
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Study Notes
What is Church?
- Church (uppercase C) refers to the assembly of God's followers.
- Church (lowercase c) refers to the physical structure where religious gatherings occur.
The Mystical Body of Christ
- The Church was formed at Christ's death on the cross.
- The Church was formally inaugurated on Pentecost.
- St. Paul describes all Christians as members of Christ, forming one Mystical Body.
- The Church on Earth is called the Church militant because its members fight against the world, flesh, and devil.
- The Church Suffering refers to souls in Purgatory.
- The Church Triumphant refers to the Church in heaven.
- The Church militant is the living church on Earth.
- The unity and cooperation of Church members on Earth, in Purgatory, and in heaven is called the Communion of Saints.
The Bride of Christ
- Christ is the Bridegroom, and the Church is His Bride.
- In the New Testament, Christ sacrificially and lovingly chose the Church to be His bride.
- The Church is separated from Christ during the "betrothal period", representing the Church age.
- At Christ's Second Coming, the Church will be united with Him, completing the eternal union.
The Church as “She”
- The Church is the "mother" of God's children.
- The description of the Church as a "bride" connects to Saint Paul's depiction of a marriage between Christ and its members.
The Church as the Family of God
- The family of God is a fitting metaphor for Christ's Church.
- God adopts us into His family, the Church.
- The Bible reminds us we are brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, and members of God's household.
The Church as the People of God
- The Church is the "people of God" because God sanctifies and saves men by gathering them into one people, united by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- The people of God share in Christ's priestly and kingly offices.
- We are all called to be the People of God, but only a few answer that call.
The Kingdom of God
- Christ is the King of the New Israel, given to him by his Father.
- The kingdom fulfills Old Testament Covenants.
- Christianity is the new Israel.
The Church as Flock
- We are the flock, and Jesus is the Good Shepherd who will not abandon the least of His brothers.
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