Why is the church called universal?

Luther's Small Catechism

Why is the church called universal?

Ten Commandments
Question 246
Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism

Luther's Small Catechism

Why is the church called universal?

Ten Commandments
Question 246

Question

Why is the church called universal?

Answer

The church is called universal because its object is to gather all nations, and because it includes all true believers of all times and all places.

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