Bible Question: How do they pertain to the Church? |
Bible Answer: Hi, LFish... I assume that this question is connected to your inquiry that I answered in post #242201. The church is "The community of believers for all time." It is one of the means by which God sanctifies His people, cleansing and washing them in the Word, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing Him glory (cf Ephesians 5:26-27). The mission of the church -- by the authority of Christ and through the gospel -- is to go and make disciples, baptizing them, and teaching them to observe all that God has commanded (Matthew 28:18-20). These disciples must be taught the Holy Scriptures, "the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience." Evidences of the redeemed will be a growing love of the Lord, of the brethren (God's chosen ones), and of His Word. Relative to your question: the church must teach, lead, and discipline the congregants in the proper doctrinal balance between living a holy life and exercising Christian liberty. Legalism and libertinism can be thought of as two ditches to the right and left of a road. Falling into either ditch can be a serious problem. The church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, preaching/teaching of the Word, and use of the sacraments helps the believer to avoid these extremes. I hope these few (though quick) thoughts will be helpful. In Him, Doc |
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