1. What does a good church look like?
Discussion question
What does a good church look like?

2. Ecclesiology
THE CHURCH

3. What is the church?

4. Greek words Ekklesia- the called out ones
Kuriakon- belonging to the Lord

5. What do we mean by the word, church?

6. The universal church
All members of God’s family in all places for all times.
All Christians past, present, and future, located throughout the world

7. The local church
A local group of Christians who meet together a specific location
Where do you go to church?

8. What is the church supposed to do?

9. What is the church supposed to do?
To Glorify God
Edify (Build up) its members
Purify its members
To share the gospel and make disciples
Show God’s goodness and combat evil

10. What are some descriptions or metaphors of the church?

11. What are some descriptions or metaphors of the church?
The body of Christ
A Building for Christ (esp. 1 Peter)
The bride of Christ

12. What are the ordinances of the church?
Ordinances (Sacraments,Rites) are activities that are practiced by the church.
Churches vary on what should be practiced, how it should be practiced, and what each activity specifically communicates to us.

13. What are the ordinances of the church?