The church gathers before God
Word, prayer, worship, singing, sacred rhythm, giving, and holiness order its shared life.
Burgundy, olive & warm gold · Volume 13
VOLUME 13 / CHURCH LIFE / MISSION
The Doctrine
of the Church’s Life and Mission
Church Life and Mission: Gathered Worship, Holy Fellowship, Ministry, Witness, and Faithful Endurance
40 Chapters498 PagesKJV Scripture text
THE CENTRAL QUESTION
How does the church
live and serve?
The church lives its doctrine by gathering before God, loving one another, serving with every gift, guarding truth, and bearing witness.
This volume follows the assembly under the Word through worship, prayer, holiness, fellowship, restoration, pastoral care, hospitality, equipping, gifts, unity, discipleship, church planting, mercy, public witness, persecution, pilgrimage, and readiness for Christ’s return.
“By love serve one another.”— Galatians 5:13
THE DOCTRINAL BURDEN
The church bears burdens
Love, correction, restoration, pastoral care, hospitality, and protection make fellowship concrete.
The church equips and sends
Every-member ministry, discipleship, witness, planting, partnership, and mercy advance Christ’s mission.
The church endures faithfully
Truth, persecution, pilgrimage, watchfulness, and hope prepare God’s people for the Lord’s return.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The journey
through Volume 13.
From gathered worship to faithful endurance, these chapters show doctrine becoming the shared life and mission of Christ’s people.
- 01
The Church Assembled Before God
- 02
The Gathered Church Under the Word
- 03
Prayer, Fasting, and Dependence in the Church
- 04
The Church as a Worshiping People
- 05
Worship in Spirit and Truth
- 06
Singing the Word Together
- 07
The Lord’s Day and the Rhythm of Gathered Life
- 08
Giving, Stewardship, and the Support of Ministry
- 09
Holiness in the House of God
- 10
Church Renewal and Returning to First Works
- 11
Brotherly Love and the One Another Commands
- 12
Bearing Burdens and Sharing Joys
- 13
Correction, Repentance, and Restoration
- 14
Pastoral Care and the Care of Souls
- 15
The Weak, Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering
- 16
The Care of Widows, Orphans, and the Vulnerable
- 17
Hospitality and the Open Life of the Church
- 18
Households, Children, and the Next Generation
- 19
Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry
- 20
Every-Member Service and Gifts for Edification
- 21
Maturity, Discernment, and Mutual Edification
- 22
Teaching the Faith and Passing On the Truth
- 23
Unity, Peace, and Reconciliation in the Body
- 24
Guarding the Good Deposit
- 25
Recognizing and Resisting False Teaching
- 26
Contending for the Faith With Truth and Love
- 27
The Great Commission and the Authority of Christ
- 28
Gospel Proclamation and Personal Witness
- 29
Making Disciples and Teaching Obedience
- 30
Church Planting and Strengthening Churches
- 31
Sending, Supporting, and Partnering in Mission
- 32
Churches Helping Churches
- 33
Mercy, Benevolence, and Care for the Poor
- 34
The Church Before the World and Civil Authorities
- 35
Suffering, Persecution, and Faithful Witness
- 36
The Church as a Pilgrim People
- 37
Watchfulness and Readiness for the Lord’s Return
- 38
The Wisdom of God Displayed Through the Church
- 39
The Glory of Christ Seen in His People
- 40
Faithful Until He Comes
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The Doctrine of the Church’s Life and Mission
Volume 13 of 24 · 40 chapters · 498 pages