People Of God
glossary_termA synonym for the Church, taken from the Old Testament people whom God chose, Israel. Christ instituted the new and eternal covenant by which a new priestly, prophetic, and royal People of God, the Church, participates in these offices of Christ and in the mission and service which flow from them
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The gathering together of the People Of God began at the moment when sin destroyed the communion of men with God, and that of men among themselves. the gathering together of the Church is, as it were, God's reaction to the chaos provoked by sin. This reunification is achieved secretly in the heart of all peoples: "In every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable" to God. 156
Jesus Christ is the one whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and established as priest, prophet, and king. the whole People Of God participates in these three offices of Christ and bears the responsibilities for mission and service that flow from them. 208