The church is an __ that builds the body of Christ.

• A. institution
• B. association
• C. fellowship
• D. organization

Answer: (D)

This item tests how we describe the church’s structure and purpose in practical terms. The church is an organized body designed to edify and equip believers so the entire body of Christ grows and matures.

Organization fits best because it implies a coordinated, purposeful system with roles, leadership, ministries, and processes that actively build up believers. The other options describe related ideas but don’t convey the same sense of coordinated action aimed at growth: an institution suggests tradition or status; an association implies a looser group; fellowship centers on relational life. Organization brings together structure and activity in a way that aligns with building up the church as Christ’s body.