Body of Christ

American  

noun

1. the community of believers of which Christ is the head. 1 Corinthians 12:27.

2. the consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

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Body of Christ British  

noun

1. the Christian Church

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Example Sentences

Those with faith, who understand that you arrive into life with nothing and leave with nothing, can find strength in the body of Christ, the 64-year-old minister said.

From Los Angeles Times

Tellström led Communion, breaking the bread symbolizing the body of Christ, saying all were welcome to the table.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re called to be the body of Christ, we’re called to be unified. There’s never been a time when the church has not been without conflict, but there’s been a way we’ve worked through that.”

From Seattle Times

“As members of the body of Christ, we cannot be whole without the full inclusion of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times

At Transformation Church, McQuarters said they are praying for Lentz and his family to experience restoration and to, in turn, help others do the same, “by using their triumphs and failures to create resources for the body of Christ at large.”

From Seattle Times