The Great Doctrines of the Bible

The Doctrine of the Church

I. Definition; Distinctions.

1. Old Testament. 2. New Testament. 3. the Church; Christendom; Kingdom.

II. The Founding of the Church.

1. in Prophecy and Promise. 2. Historically Founded.

III. Membership in the Church.

Conditions of Entrance; Characteristics.

1. REPENTANCE AND BAPTISM. 2. FAITH IN THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST. 3. REGENERATION. 4. PUBLIC CONFESSION OF CHRIST—BAPTISM. 5. ADHERENCE TO THE APOSTLES' DOCTRINE. 6. CHARACTERISTICS.

IV. Figures under Which the Church Is Presented.

1. the Body of Christ. 2. the Temple of God. 3. the Bride of Christ.

V. The Ordinances of the Church.

1. Baptism. 2. the Lord's Supper.

VI. The Vocation of the Church.

1. to Worship God. 2. to Evangelize the World. 3. Perfect Each Member. 4. to Witness. 5. Future Glory.