And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
243. Is the holy Christian church found in this place?
Yes; in the congregation, which in the Scriptures is called "the body of Jesus Christ", and "the house of God."
Eph. 1:22, 23. 1 Tim. 3:15.
244. Are all the members of the organized body, called a congregation, true Christians?
No; in this organized body both hypocrites and true Christians are found.
Matt. 13:24–30; 47–50.
245. Who are hypocrites?
Hypocrites are they who indeed make outward confession of Christ, but who inwardly and in their conduct deny Him.
2 Tim. 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.