1. You may read about it in the Bible  (Rom 16:16).  2. Jesus is its builder (Mt 16:18).  3. It exalts Christ as the only head of  the church (Col 1:18).  4. It was purchased by the blood of  Christ (Acts 20:28).  5. It is not a denomination, but the  body of Christ (Eph 1:22-23).