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VOLUME 12 / ECCLESIOLOGY

The Doctrine
of the Church

Ecclesiology: The Church Christ Is Building

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THE CENTRAL QUESTION

What is
the church?

The church is Christ’s blood-bought assembly, body, bride, temple, household, flock, and pillar of truth.

This volume defines the church before describing its activities: its origin in God’s purpose, apostolic foundation, relation to Israel and the nations, universal and local expressions, membership, authority, government, officers, discipline, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and marks of faithfulness.

“I will build my church.”— Matthew 16:18

THE DOCTRINAL BURDEN

01

Christ builds His assembly

The church belongs to the Lord who purchased it, forms it, governs it, and preserves it.

02

Many images reveal one people

Body, bride, temple, household, flock, and priesthood disclose distinct dimensions of identity.

03

Truth orders the church

Apostolic foundation, authority, membership, discipline, government, and offices serve faithfulness.

04

Christ gives ordinances

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper visibly confess belonging, remembrance, unity, and hope.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The journey
through Volume 12.

These chapters move from Christ’s promise to the marks by which a faithful church may be recognized.

  1. 01

    I Will Build My Church

  2. 02

    The Church in the Eternal Purpose of God

  3. 03

    The Church Purchased by Blood

  4. 04

    The Meaning of the Church as Assembly

  5. 05

    The Church as Mystery

  6. 06

    Pentecost and the Formation of the Church

  7. 07

    The Church Taking Shape in Acts

  8. 08

    The Apostolic Churches in the Epistles

  9. 09

    The Seven Churches of Revelation

  10. 10

    The Apostolic Foundation

  11. 11

    Christ the Corner Stone

  12. 12

    Israel, the Nations, and the Church

  13. 13

    The Church and New Covenant Blessing

  14. 14

    The Body of Christ

  15. 15

    Christ the Head of the Church

  16. 16

    The Bride of Christ

  17. 17

    The Temple of the Holy Spirit

  18. 18

    The Household of God

  19. 19

    The Flock of God

  20. 20

    The Priesthood of Believers

  21. 21

    The Pillar and Ground of the Truth

  22. 22

    The Universal Church

  23. 23

    The Local Church

  24. 24

    The Visible and Invisible Church

  25. 25

    The Regenerate Church and Mixed Assemblies

  26. 26

    Membership and Fellowship

  27. 27

    Unity and Diversity in the Body

  28. 28

    Jew and Gentile in One Body

  29. 29

    The Church and Denominations

  30. 30

    Christ’s Authority Over the Church

  31. 31

    The Keys of the Kingdom and Church Authority

  32. 32

    Church Discipline and the Boundaries of the Assembly

  33. 33

    Church Government in Scripture

  34. 34

    Pastors, Elders, and Overseers

  35. 35

    Deacons and Servant Ministry

  36. 36

    The Qualifications of Pastors, Elders, and Deacons

  37. 37

    Authority, Submission, and Accountability in the Church

  38. 38

    Men, Women, and Order in the Church

  39. 39

    The Ministry of the Word in the Church

  40. 40

    The Church and the Truth Once Delivered

  41. 41

    Baptism

  42. 42

    The Lord’s Supper

  43. 43

    The Marks of a Faithful Church

  44. 44

    The Doctrine of the Church as a Guardrail

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