Doctrine of the Church

Question 1

What is the Church?

Answer 1

Ecclesia: Called out ones
United Body of believers-Romans 12
Chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation
(1 Peter 2:9-“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nations, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”

Question 2

What are some of the metaphors used in Script to describe the church?

Answer 2

Fellowhip/family-Ephesians 2:19-“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners, and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.”

Bride of Christ-Ephesians 5:22-33”Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord…”

Body- 1 Corinthians 12

Question 3

What is the Scriptural Mission of the Church?

Answer 3

Great Commission: Go…make disciples…baptizing…teaching…Matthew 28:19-20

Question 4

What is the purpose and function of the local assembly?

Answer 4

Win…build…epuip…multiply…be the body of Christ

Ephesians 1-4 and Matthew 28:19-20

Question 5

What is the Biblical basis for a reproducing church?

Answer 5

Jesus built the church-Matthew 16:17 “On this rock I will build the church…”
Great Commission: Matthew 28:19-20
Modeled in Acts 2

Question 6

What is the Scriptural procedure for church discipline?

Answer 6

1. Confront - Matthew 18:15-19
   a. privately
   b. with a witness or 2
   c. before the church
   d. treat like a pagan Matthew 18
2. Expel-1 Corinthians 5
3. Genlty restor Galatians 6:1

Question 7

What is the role of the Pastor in church leadership?

Answer 7

Equip the saints for service:
Ephesians 4:11-12-“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”

Shepherd the people:
John 21:17-18-“The third time he said to him, Simon son of John, do you love me? Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time Do you love me? He said, Lord you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said feed my sheep.”

Preaching:
2 Timothy 4:2-“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.”

Vision/Mission/Leadership

Question 8

What are the scriptural qualifications and functions of elders/church leaders?

Answer 8

1 Timothy 3:-5 Above reproach, one wife, manage family well. Directing affairs of the church, preaching, teaching

Titus 1 lists all of the qualifications of an elder