The church: unity in diversity - faith community in focus!

The church: unity in diversity - faith community in focus!

Laura Kadur, a former pastor in Cologne and now in Hochdahl, explains the complex meanings of the term “church” in a video. She explains that the word "church" has its origin in ancient Greek and is derived from "Kyriakon", which means "church". This root is further designed in the course of linguistic development, especially in Central Europe. The church not only sees itself as a physical building in which believers gather, but also as an organization that serves to a faith community that is referred to as "ecclesia" in Greek.

The term “church” is also closely associated with Christianity, which includes various currents such as the Roman Catholic, Evangelical and Orthodox Church. Kadur emphasizes that in the creed reference is made to the "a Holy Christian Church", which is part of the relationship of God and includes the whole world. Evangelical Christians in particular refer to their community as a "Church of the Word" that relies on the teachings of Jesus Christ. According to the Protestant tradition, Jesus Christ is regarded as the one who builds and get the church.

The fundamental role of the church

The meaning of the church is further underlined by the biblical statement that the church is built on the foundation of Jesus Christ (1. Cor 3: 11). This institution is defined as the assembly of all believers, in which the gospel preached purely and the sacraments are served according to the gospel. These elements are crucial to strengthen and promote the community of faith. The belief, as it is understood in Evangelical theology, arises from the proclamation of the Word of God, which wants to lead people to faith (Roman 1:16; Mt 28:18-20).

The members of the Church, who are connected by their belief in the three -day God, form a body of Christ and form the community. Interestingly, the distinction between the hidden and visible church is also discussed. While the real community of beliefs often remains hidden from the secular view, it becomes visible by the gospel of gospel. The external order of the church is crucial to ensure the right sermon of the gospel and sacramental practice.

The tasks and goals of the church

One of the most fundamental tasks of the church is to proclaim the message of the free grace of God to all people. The Evangelical Theology emphasizes that the correct proclamation of the gospel and the celebration of the sacraments are the characteristics of the true church. The preaching office, which is used by God, also plays a central role and must be carefully organized.

Individual communities represent the primary realization of the Catholic Church and show the spiritual connection among themselves. This aspect is particularly important because the individual churches have to order their relationship with other churches in order to illustrate this connection. Ecumenical efforts aim to testify and promote the unity of the body of Christ. The focus is on the explanation and practicing of a full parish that makes the unity of the body of Christ visible.

The examination of the concept and the role of the Church shows that it is far more than a place of the meeting. It is a central part of life and a testimony to the community of believers in the world. The understanding of the church and its tasks is shaped both in the words of Laura Kadur and by the theological foundations of the Protestant tradition.