Metaphorically in scriptures, the church is referred to as the Bride of Christ used to describe God’s relationship with his beloved bride. God reveals Himself to be faithful, loving and committed to a covenant union with his church that encompasses all those who believe in Jesus Christ and have accepted His atonement and gift of salvation by way of the cross. The functionality of the church is referred to in the Word of God as the Body of Christ made up of one body, Christ as the head (who is the chief cornerstone) and many members without hierarchy, superiority or inferiority and should function in unity of the Spirit of God.