02.14. Ecclesiology (Church)

ECCLESIOLOGY (CHURCH)

I. Nature 1. Name – Ekklesia – an assembly of called out ones Kuriake – that which belongs to the Lord 2. Christns are called – brethren, believers, saints, elect, disciples, Christians, those of the Way (Acts 9:2) 3. Illustrations The Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 Corinthians 12:27) The Temple of God (1 Peter 2:5-6; Ephesians 2:21,22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17) The Bride of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7)

II. Founding

1. The Rock (Matthew 16:18) – The Confession of Jesus being the Son of the living God (His Being) and the Christ of God (His Work – Ministerial Title) 2. Ephesians 2:20 – Apostles & Prophets (Christ – The Corner/Cap Stone) III. Membership – By faith in Christ and obedience in Water Baptism IV. The Work of the Church 1. Evangelisation – Matthew 28:19-20 2. Edification – Ephesians 4:7-16 3. Exaltation – Worship – 1 Peter 2:5-10

V. Ordinances

1. Baptism

Mode: Immersion Formula: Matthew 28:19 Recipient: Believer (Mark 16:16) Efficiency: Public Acceptance Meaning: Pictures of Salvation, Experience of Death & Resurrection with Christ, Regeneration 2. Lord’s Supper Commemoration of Christ’s Death: New Covenant Looking Forward to His Coming