The Marks of a True Church

11/11/2024
The Marks of a True Church

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In today’s episode, Brad and Trevor talk about the biblical marks of a true church. There are so many differences in churches, but do those differences really matter? What makes a church a church? Here are the Marks of a church we discussed: Jesus Biblical TeachingThe GatheringOrdinances (Baptism and Lord’s Supper)Biblical leadershipChurch disciplineDiscipleship and missionUnity and fellowshipRelevant Bible Verses:Matthew 28:19-20Mark 9:40John 13:34-35, 15:7Ephesians 5:18-20Colossians 3:16-171 Corinthians 4:20, 5:6-7, 11:17-34, 12-132 Corinthians 8-91 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:111 Timothy 3:1-13Titus 1:9For Further Reading/Listening/Watching: The Church: The Gospel Made Visible - Mark DeverSystematic Theology - Wayne Grudem The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God - a book by G.K. BealeThe Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is - a book by N.T. Wright