Reviewing and Refreshing Our Doctrinal Statement: CHURCH (Part 2)
David Chambers continues our series on Reviewing and Refreshing Our Doctrinal Statement. In this lesson, we look at the second part of core teachings regarding the Church.
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Reviewing and Refreshing Our Doctrinal Statement: CHURCH
David Chambers continues our series on Reviewing and Refreshing Our Doctrinal Statement. In this lesson, we look at core teachings regarding the Church, both the universal Church and the local church.
6 Biblical Figures that Describe the Church
In this study, we briefly study 6 biblical figures that are use to describe the Church. Each figure assists us in understanding what the Church is from its own picture, and how we, as the church, are to respond to God. This study is loosely based on a The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul […]
God’s Leadership Pattern for Multiple Leaders
Today we look closely at an often-ignored, sometimes misused passage relating to elders. This passage gives significant insight into elders in a local church. When this passage is cited – though it is not often cited – is usually only to prove that a local church is to pay its pastor, if not to pay […]
Why Gather? “One Anothers” in the Epistles
In this study, we take a closer look at one of the seven reasons why an assembly (a church) assembles: To Reinforce the Body through Mutual Service and Care. To do this, we examine one word in the NT Epistles (Romans through Jude) which is translated “one another.” We briefly look at 6 “one anothers” […]
God’s Leadership Plan for the Church – God’s Purpose and Process for Church Leadership
Jesus Himself gives leaders to the Church. In this study, we first look at Ephesians 4:11-16 to see the primary purpose for these leaders. Then we look at 2 Timothy 2:2, which reveals a major responsibility assigned to church leaders (and thus is a major focus of a local church) – training more leaders. Pastors […]
Why Does an Assembly Assemble?
We have looked at wrong views that many have of the church. What is the correct way to view the reason for a local assembly to assemble? Here are seven key reasons why the local assembly (church) gathers together.
God’s Leadership Plan for the Local Church – Bible Terms for Pastoral Leaders
We begin a study of God’s leadership plan for the local church by looking at the three primary terms for pastoral leaders. Each term highlights a different facet of a pastor’s responsibilities and qualifications.
Another Wrong View of the Church: Do We Assemble to Worship God?
Is the purpose of the church’s gathering to worship? Is the description of a “church service” accurately called a “worship service?” Though it sounds right, we examine two problems with this view, and examine how the concept of worship is used throughout the New Testament with various words translated “worship.” We end with two clear […]
Ecclesiology 101: How Does the Church DO Its Work?
We know what the church is, how the church began, and what the church does. But just how is the church to do its work? In this study, we look at Ephesians 4:11-16, a brief overview of God’s design for how the church is to accomplish its work, including leadership, the process, and God’s intended […]