ST228: Systematic Theology — The Church

Foundations for the Christian Life · Aug 23, 2026 · 46m

This episode explores ecclesiology, the theological study of the church’s identity, historical evolution, and functional mission. The text begins by tracing the church’s covenantal roots from the Hebrew qahal to the Greek ekklesia, establishing it as a community summoned by God rather than a mere human institution. It further details the foundational marks of the church—defined as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic—while comparing traditional creedal standards with Reformation priorities like the pure preaching of the Gospel. By examining biblical metaphors such as the Body of Christ and the…