11. The purity and unity of the church

Question 1

Purity of the church: Main Headings

Answer 1

A. More Pure and Less Pure Churches
B. Definitions of Purity
C. Signs of a More Pure Church

Question 2

A. More Pure and Less Pure Churches

Answer 2

1. Philippians and Thessalonians reveal that they were relatively free from major doctrinal or moral problems (Find references)
2. Galatians and Corinthians reveal that they were had serious problems (Find references).

Question 3

B. Definitions of Purity and Unity

Answer 3

Purity: The purity of the church is its degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct

Question 4

C. Signs of a More Pure Church (pt 1)

Answer 4

1. Biblical doctrine
2. Proper use of the sacraments
3. Right use of church discipline
4. Effective prayer
5. Effective witness
6. Effective fellowship

Question 5

C. Signs of a More Pure Church (pt 2)

Answer 5

7. Genuine worship
8. Biblical church government
9. Spiritual power in ministry
10. Personal holiness of life among members
11. Care for the poor
12. Love for Christ

Question 6

Unity of the Church: Main headings

Answer 6

1. Definition of unity

2. There is an actual spiritual unity in Christ [1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 4:3-6]

Question 7

Unity of the Church: 1. Definition of unity

Answer 7

The unity of the church is its degree of freedom from divisions among true Christians.

Question 8

Unity of the Church: 2.There is an actual spiritual unity in Christ [1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 4:3-6]

Answer 8

–Because of this actual unity, believers are commanded to live in unity with one another, to avoid those who sow disunity, and to separate [1 Cor. 1:10, Rom. 16:17-18]