Body of Christ

noun

1. the community of believers of which Christ is the head. 1 Corinthians 12:27.
2. the consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

Body of Christ

noun

1. the Christian Church

Example Sentences

“Oh! Uh, don’t worry girls — I’ll consume these later,” the priest said when he walked in and saw them scooping the body of Christ off the floor and into Ziploc bags.

From Salon

Within the body of Christ, there appears to be little willingness to reason anymore, and unbridled emotions seem to be running the show.

From Salon

Within the body of Christ, there appears to be little willingness to reason anymore, and unbridled emotions seem to be running the show.

From Salon

As mentioned above, the NAR generally opposes denominations and doctrines, seeing them as bureaucratic obstacles to the advancement of “the Body of Christ” and the Kingdom of God on Earth.

From Salon

An untitled, undated work hanging directly across from the front door of the main gallery is clearly a Y-shaped tree branch, but Shiokava has shaved and honed it so skillfully that it feels like the body of Christ, sagging from an invisible cross.

From Los Angeles Times