| Institutional visible church
Coming with signs to be observed Soulishly observed Symbols, icons, outward decor, display and devotion Signs above the earth (visible, shallow, outward) Following signs and wonders Short cuts The tree of the knowledge Establishing an earthly "kingdom of God" Political and social Temporary Regulated by man Days and seasons Law Circumcision of the flesh Moses Egypt Mount Sinai King Solomon Passivity Agar Ishmael Old Covenant Perishing, fading glory Jerusalem which is now (on earth) The bondmaid Children of the flesh The world's Mother In bondage with her children Religion Old wine Structured Another Jesus Baal/Tammuz in disguise The house of trade Aligns with Rome The Whore The harlots The majority The great religious conglomerate Many Many names Many places Many mediators Many high priests Many voices Babel Many bibles Many spirits Many tables Many temples Solomon's temple Bricks and mortar Static Many ways Many divisions (sects, denominations, fraternities) A mixture Confusion Babylon Wide gate Deception Bedlam Unity without renouncement Spirit of error Reconciliation through dialogue Many sacrifices God is never satisfied |
Spiritual church
By revelation Spiritual discerned Demonstration of power Sign below the earth (hidden - spiritually revealed through death) The sign of Jonah The cross The tree of life Establishing a heavenly kingdom Not by might nor by power Eternal Lead by the Spirit The day of salvation Grace and truth Circumcision of the heart Joshua (Jesus) The Promised Land Mount Zion King David Warring (in the Spirit) Sarah Isaac New Covenant A better hope, a better testament, a better country Jerusalem above The free woman Children of the promise Heavenly Mother That which is free New and living way New wine Flexible Jesus Christ who has come in the flesh The glorified exalted Son of God The house of prayer Married to Christ The Bride The virgins The remnant The little flock Few One name One place One mediator One High Priest One voice The household of God One Bible One Spirit One table One Temple The house of Jacob Spiritual stones A pilgrim sojourning people One way One Body Simplicity Straight and narrow Spiritual Mount Zion Narrow way Plainness of speech Order Unity in truth Spirit of truth Reconciliation through the cross One sacrifice for now and forever "It is finished!" |