The Church is a spiritual body made up of those people who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:1-4). The Church was established by Jesus to have an intimate relationship with Him (i.e. His bride)and to carry out His work. Its official beginning was at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21).
The Church is separate from Israel and does not replace Israel. Israel and the Church have separate and unique destinies in God’s plan for reconciling the creation to Himself. (Romans Chap. 9,10 & 11).
The Church’s primary function here on earth is the obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ. These include worship sharing the Gospel of Christ to the world conforming to the character of Jesus who is our example by letting His Holy Spirit change us The Church is commanded to encourage and train God’s people through the teaching of God’s Word and by living in fellowship together.