Paragraph 26.1

The Catholick or universal Church, which (with respect to the internal work of the Spirit, and truth of grace) may be called invisible, consists of the whole number of the Elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one, under Christ the head thereof; and is the spouse, the body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.^a

1. a. Hebrews 12:23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:10, 22–23; 5:23, 27, 32

   Hebrews 12:23

   ^12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

   ^12:23 in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

   Colossians 1:18

   ^1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

   ^1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

   Ephesians 1:10; Ephesians 1:22–23

   ^1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: ^1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, ^1:23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

   ^1:10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. ^1:22 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, ^1:23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

   Ephesians 5:23; Ephesians 5:27; Ephesians 5:32

   ^5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. ^5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. ^5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

   ^5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. ^5:27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ^5:32 This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.

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