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?
Can I Walk with God Alone, Apart from Other Believers?
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Is it possible to have a living relationship with God apart from being an active member of a local church body? I don't believe so.
A New Normal: The Church and COVID-19
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What if social distancing becomes the new normal? How might the Church respond when unable to gather in large groups because of COVID-19?
Tithing: Should New Testament Believers Tithe Their Income?
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Tithing was a requirement under the Old Testament Law. But is it still a mandate for New Testament believers? Do we have an obligation to give financially?
What Is the Meaning of Israel in the Bible?
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In the Old Testament Israel refers to a person, a people, and a nation. But in the New it seems to evolve. Just what is the meaning of Israel in the Bible?
The Temple of God: Past, Present, and Future
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Under the Old Covenant the temple, and the tabernacle before it, served to symbolize God's presence among the people. It was the focus of their worship. But the need for a separate physical structure disappeared at Pentecost when God's Spirit took up his dwelling with a living temple made up of all believers.
The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God
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What is the Kingdom of God that is spoken of so much in the New Testament. It is the spiritual rule of God in the life of believers.
What is the Relationship Between Israel and the Church?
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Israel and the Church! Has the church replaced Israel? Are there two covenant people? Or are they just one new body in Christ?
The Doctrine of the Church
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What is the church? What is it's purpose? Questions about government, baptism and Lord's Supper. These are topics addressed by the doctrine of the church.
On Being a Body Part – Romans 12:4-5
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I have been called to be a part of the body of Christ. And as a body part, I have a part to play. And if I don't, then I am hurting the body
On This Rock I Will Build My Church – Matthew 16:15-18
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Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church. What is this church that Jesus will build on the rock. And what is the purpose of that church?
Church Ordinances
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Jesus left his church with two ordinances, baptism and the Lord's Supper. As we participate in these, we can remember what he has done for us
What Makes a Healthy Church
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What makes for a healthy church? There are a number of factors to look for. And they are mostly similar to what makes a healthy person.
