Ecclesiology: Understanding God’s Church
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Ecclesiology is the study of the church, which is God’s people throughout the world. God has chosen the church to be his global representative (Matt 28:19) and to glorify him throughout eternity (Eph 3:21). The church is God’s temple (1 Cor 3:16) and his family (Gal 6:10). It is Christ’s body, including various members with different spiritual gifts (1 Cor 12:12-28). It is the salt and light of the world (Matt 5:13-14). While on earth, Christ promised to build his church and that the gates of hades will not prevail against it (Matt 16:18). It is the most important institution in the world. Therefore, as the church goes, the world goes. If the church is healthy, it positively impacts society, and if it is unhealthy, it negatively impacts society. Therefore, what we believe about the church is very important.
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- Reminds the church is God’s temple.
- Explains Christ’s body, including various members with different spiritual gifts.
- Highlights Christ promised to build his church.
- Title: Ecclesiology: Understanding God's Church
- Author: Gregory Brown
- Series: Bible Teacher's Guide
- Publisher: Gregory Brown
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Pages: 127
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:CCLSLGYNDRCHRCH
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-11-11T20:06:22Z
Gregory Brown earned his MA in religion and MA in teaching from Trinity International University, a MRE from Liberty University, and a PhD in theology from Louisiana Baptist University. He has served over eighteen years in pastoral ministry and currently serves as a chaplain and professor at Handong Global University, teaching pastor at Handong International Congregation, and as a Navy Reserve chaplain.
Greg married his lovely wife, Tara Jayne, in 2006, and they have two daughters, Saiyah Grace and Hannah Saje. He enjoys going on dates with his wife, playing with his daughters, reading, writing, studying in coffee shops, working out, and following the NBA and UFC. His pursuit in life, simply stated, is “to know God and to be found faithful by Him.”