The Doctrine of Ecclesiology—What is the Church? | 09.06.23

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · Sep 11, 2023 · 48m

The Doctrine of Ecclesiology—What is the Church?

Chris Hefner

From the Greek ecclesia which means “called out ones.”

The church is universal and local

The church is a people not a steeple

The church is both an organism and an organization

Images in Scripture:

Body of Christ 1 Cor. 12:13).

People of God (2 Cor. 6:16).

God’s building (1 Cor 3:9)

These images can be considered in 5 “clusters”:

Corporal – The Church as Body

Architectural –The Church as Building/Temple

Agricultural – The Church as Plant/Field/Vineyard/Vine

Martial – The Church as Army

Familial and Marital – The Church as…