In the English translations of the Bible, we often come across the word ‘Church’. It is the English ‘translation’ of the Greek word “εκκλησια”. Εκκλησια is an ancient Greek word.

Ekklisia. Although it is translated as church – the word has lost its original ‘meaning’. The roots – the etymology- of the word “ekklisia” lend us quite a bit of insight.

The word “Church” (εκκλησια) in the Bible, does not refer to the building in town where people ‘worship’. The word εκκλησια refers to the people, the collective of Christ’s flock that comprises the Body of Christ – His followers – God’s children- and we are the Body. Christ is the Head. Figuratively and Literally.

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