Universal and Local

“I will build My church.” — Jesus. What is the church that Christ is building? How does this relate to the local church? Do I have to attend a local church to be a follower of Christ?

One Body and One New Person

Christian community should be heavenly! See how the Bible’s depiction of the Church impacts our relationships with each other.

Church Discipline

Jesus gives protocol for how to handle sin amongst brethren in Matthew 18. These commands look towards right relationship, guard purity, and are to be lived out in the church.

What Constitutes a Local Church?

What makes a local church a true church? What must be present? What things must take place?

Covenant Membership

In this age of low commitment, one of the most important commitments we make is to a local church. It’s not a contract; it’s a covenant. While there is no explicit biblical command to join a local church, we show that covenant membership in a local church is necessary for us to carry out what the New Testament requires of Christ followers.

The Corporate Gathering

What is the difference between a small group and a church gathering? And why do we do what we do in church gatherings? Today we define exactly what an official church gathering is and talk about elements of New Testament corporate worship.