This message reveals that the Bible speaks of multiple “churches,” and not every use of the word refers to the Church of today. Israel was a “church in the wilderness,” and the Gospels describe a kingdom church preparing for Christ’s earthly reign, but the Apostle Paul reveals a new, previously hidden Church—the Body of Christ—formed by the revelation of the mystery. This present‑day Church began with Paul and operates under grace, receiving its doctrine, hope, and instructions from his epistles. Understanding these distinctions helps believers rightly divide Scripture and live out God’s will for today.