15. To whom does the Church belong?
The Church belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. He Himself said “…upon this rock I will build my Church…” It is referred to as His bide and also His body.
Matthew 16:18
18. And I shall also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Ephesians 5:30
30. For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones.