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The Church

Overview

Doctrine of the Church

The church is the community of believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. In continuity with the people of God in Old Testament times, we are called out from the world; and we join together for worship, for fellowship, for instruction in the Word, for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, for service to humanity, and for the worldwide proclamation of the gospel.

The church derives its authority from Christ, who is the incarnate Word revealed in the Scriptures. The church is God’s family; adopted by Him as children, its members live on the basis of the new covenant.

The church is the body of Christ, a community of faith of which Christ Himself is the Head. The church is the bride for whom Christ died that He might sanctify and cleanse her.

At His return in triumph, He will present her to Himself a glorious church, the faithful of all the ages, the purchase of His blood, not having spot or wrinkle, but holy and without blemish.

Requirements

1. Know who established the Christian Church and what is its sole foundation. (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Ephesians 2:19-20)

2. Recognize to Whom the Church belongs. (Acts 20:28)

3. Understand why it is important for the Church to preserve and teach the truths about God. (1 Timothy 3:15; Matthew 28:19-20; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 4:2-4)

4. Explain why the Church is presented in the Bible as the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Romans 12:4-5; Colossians 1:18)

5. Define the meaning of Jesus’s words about the importance of unity among church members. (Matthew 18:19-20; John 17:20-21)

6. Memorize and recite Hebrews 10:25.

7. Share with a friend why it’s important to attend worship services and be involved in church ministries. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

8. Interview your church’s pastor or elder and submit the following answers to your instructor in writing:

*** How are local church leaders appointed?

  • What ministries does your church have?
  • What is the church board?
  • How does the church board function?**

Answer key & resources

Master awards

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