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Doctrine of the Church

These posts are related to the doctrine of the church? What is the church? What is its purpose? How does it function?

Community and Fellowship in the Bible

Community and Fellowship in the Bible

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Being a part of a local community of believers is an essential aspect of being a disciple of Jesus and growing in Christlikeness.

Dispensationalism

Dispensationalism

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Dispensationalism is a theological framework that draws a shard distinction between ethnic Israel and the church.

Signs of Cults and Their Leaders

What Are the Signs of Cults and Their Leaders?

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How can we distinguish orthodox Christianity from cults? There are a number of signs that can help is to recognize cults and their leaders.

What Is the Church

What Is Jesus’ Church?: Doctrine 403

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What is the church? The church is both the universal body of believers over time and space as well as local gatherings of believers.

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Introverts in the Church

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Introverts often find being a part of a church challenging. But we can bring great value. If you are an introvert, embrace and use your gift.

take care of my sheep

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Take Care of My Sheep’?

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After his resurrection, Jesus commissioned Peter to take care of his sheep. A task given to all pastors and teachers. Feeding the flock.

the upside down kingdom

The Upside-Down Nature of the Kingdom of God

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The kingdom of God is unlike anything else we find in this world. The upside-down nature of the kingdom celebrates the weak and powerless.

why are there so many denominations

Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations Today?

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There are many reasons why there are so many denominations within Christianity today. Some are valid and some are unfortunate.

the mystery of Christ

The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory

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Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.

Fulfillment of Isaiah

Jesus as the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Vision of the Future of Israel

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Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the prophets. This article is a look at Isaiah to see how Jesus fulfilled his prophecies.

how to worship

How to Worship When We Are Unable to Assemble Together

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We often take for granted that we gather physically gather for worship. But what if that is not possible? Can we still worship?

biblical covenants

A Brief Review of the Major Biblical Covenants

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This is a brief look at the major biblical covenants that we find in the Bible. Covenants with Abraham, Israel, David, and with believers.

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