C- Church
We will look at the church in this section. Things like local/visible and universal/invisible church, the beginning of the church, the sacraments of baptism and communion, the vital importance of shepherds, church discipline, helpful guidelines for today, and the end of the church.
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A. Local and/or Visible Church
This is our local and visible church.
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B. Universal and/or Invisible Church
Concept that the elect are all in the invisible church that only God knows. Points of contention on the name and meaning.
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C. The Beginning (The Day of Pentecost)- Acts 2
The beginning of the Church (the Body of Christ).
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D. Baptism
Washing away our sins by Jesus Christ.
- Intro
- 1. The Baptism of Jesus- Matthew 3:13-17/Mark 1:9-11/John 1:29-34
- 2. Baptism for the remission of sins- Acts 2:38-39
- 3. Appeal to God for a good conscience- 1 Peter 3:18-22
- 4. Baptized into Jesus Christ- Romans 6:1-5
- 5. Baptism of the Holy Spirit- Mark 1:8/Acts 19:1-6
- 6. Baptism of Fire- Matthew 3:11-12/Luke 12:49-50/1 Corinthians 3:11-15
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E. Communion
Lord’s Supper- Fellowship of the participants with Jesus Christ.
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F. SHEPHERDS: Pastors, Elders, Overseers, and Deacons
VERY IMPORTANT!
- Intro
- 1. Judged with greater strictness- James 3:1
- 2. Shepherd the Flock of God- 1 Peter 5:1-10
- 3. Ministry of Apostles- 1 Corinthians 4:1-6
- 4. Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons- 1 Timothy 3:1-13
- 5. Qualifications for Elders- Titus 1:5-10
- 6. Warnings for Shepherds- Ezekiel 34:1-10/Acts 20:28-31
- 7. Irresponsible Leaders- Isaiah 56:9-12
- 8. Jesus’s Word to the Shepherds of his time- Matthew 23:1-36
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G. Church Discipline
What does the Lord require of us with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ?
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Helpful guidelines for the Body of Christ today.
A look at what a Christian in the Body of Christ does and doesn’t do.
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H. Humility
The Lord favors the Humble.
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Sabbath Rest
The Lord invites us to his Sabbath Rest.
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The End of the Church
End of the Church Age.
