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Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 7): Believer's Baptism
The Church as the Building of God(06/07/26)
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 6): Infant Baptism
The Church as the Building of God(05/31/26)
Paul's doctrine of the Church was never built on modern religious individualism. In this episode, we examine how many Protestants misunderstand Paul's ecclesiology by reducing the Church to a voluntary gathering of believers rather than the visible, apostolic, and sacramental Body of Christ.Drawing from key Pauline texts such as 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 1–2, and 1 Timothy 3:15, we explore Paul's repeated “in Christ” language and why it points to incorporation into a corporate reality rather than merely a private relationship with Jesus. We also examine the apostolic foundation of the Church, the meaning of the Body of Christ, and why Paul's theology cannot be reduced to “just me and my Bible” Christianity.In this episode, Stephen Boyce and Pat May challenge modern assumptions about the Church and asks an important question: does the ecclesiology taught by Paul actually resemble modern Protestant individualism?If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Stephen Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7#Paul #ChurchHistory #Christianity #Bible #Catholic #Protestant #Ecclesiology #EarlyChurch #Theology #FACTSPodcast
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 5): Baptism as an Ordinance - Continued
The Church as the Building of God(05/24/26)
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 4): Baptism as an Ordinance
The Church as the Bride(05/17/26)
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 3): Baptism as a Sacrament
Metaphors of the Universal Church(05/10/26)
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 2): Baptism
Metaphors of the Universal Church(05/03/26)
Doctrine of the Church (Part 1): Introduction
Introduction : Anatomy of a Christian(04/12/26)
Historical Beginning of the Universal Church(04/19/26)
This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson begins a new series, Life in the Household of God, walking through the book of 1 Timothy.We pray this message is a blessing to you.Learn more about The Point Church at www.tothepoint.church.Takeaway: Guard the Doctrine of the Church and Enjoy God Forever
This is the seventh and final lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 On Gender and Church Office 08:50 The Connected Church 15:33 Areas of Jurisdiction: Governing Doctrine 25:04 Areas of Jurisdiction: Governing Worship 31:10 Areas of Jurisdiction: Government and Discipline 33:58 Conclusion Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the sixth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The Structure of Church Government: Preliminary Considerations 11:32 The Elders: Preliminary Considerations 15:40 Presbuteroi 28:08 How Many Offices? 34:05 Overseers (Episkopos) 37:03 The Deacons Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the fifth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Church Power is Suasive, not Coercive 15:21 Church Power is Service, not Domination 19:01 Church Power is Spiritual, not Carnal 23:00 Church Power is Ministerial, not Magisterial 26:17 Church Power is Declarative, not Legislative 28:18 Church Power is Derived, not Original 30:40 The Spirituality of the Church Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the fourth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Christ, the Only Head of the Church 10:16 The Keys of the Kingdom: Preliminary Considerations 17:24 The Keys of the Kingdom: The View of Rome 19:50 The Keys of the Kingdom: The Reformed View Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the third lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Catholic 05:18 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Apostolic 12:53 The Marks of the Church: The Faithful Proclamation of the Word 18:46 The Marks of the Church: The Correct Administration of the Sacraments 22:06 The Marks of the Church: The Exercise of Church Discipline Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the second lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The Church Militant and the Church Triumphant 04:51 The Church as Organization and Organism 10:13 Ecumenicity 19:51 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Holy Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
This is the first lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The Church as the Covenant Assembly 07:18 The Church as the Dwelling Place of God 15:12 The Church as God's Chosen People 19:00 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as One 25:38 The Visible Church and the Invisible Church Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/do... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #church #reformed #presbyterian #ecclesiology #reformedtheology
Join Rev. Jacob Chilton for Wednesday Night Bible Study. Tonight we continue our eight week study on Basic Baptist Doctrine. Our lesson for week seven is the doctrine of the church (Ecclesiology). To learn more about First Baptist Church of Tallahassee, visit https://www.fbctlh.org.
Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrine for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we navigate the Doctrine of the Church. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: Matthew 16:13-20 ESV
What if the best picture of a healthy marriage isn't found in relationship books, but in understanding how Christ loves His church?In this message from our "What We Believe" series, we dive into the doctrine of the church through the surprising lens of marriage. Using Ephesians 5:22-30, we discover that marriage isn't just about two people—it's meant to reflect the beautiful relationship between Christ and His church. Whether you're married, single, or somewhere in between, this message reveals God's heart for His people and His dream for the church.
Compass Classroom is a ministry of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/
Compass Classroom is a ministry of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/
Compass Classroom is a ministry of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/
Compass Classroom is a ministry of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ben Mandrell to discuss his new Bible Study, “Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are you releasing this study and why now? Is this apathy that is showing up post-COVID, or was it building before the pandemic happened?When we look at Acts 2, what do we find as instructive for the life of the church today?How does the Acts 2 model help us understand deep discipleship?Is individualism fueling apathy?Is there a greater risk in togetherness because it is messy?Why is it worth it?How is unity an obstacle to gathering together?What compromises our ability to engage in life together in Christ?How do you hope the Lord uses this resource?Why do you love the local church?Guest Bio:Ben Mandrell leads Lifeway Christian Resources as president and CEO. Prior to joining Lifeway, he pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.He co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— conversations that point the way forward to healthy emotions and relationships for ministry leaders and their families. Ben and Lynley have been married since 2001. They have four children: Ava, Max, Miles and Jack.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Acts 2, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Romans 16“Together” by Ben Mandrell Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
5/1/25 - Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell. Even self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: “If it exists at all, it is largely empty, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniacs like Hitler.” People who adopt this belief are ignoring Jesus's teachings that instruct the exact opposite. In The Hell There Is, Msgr. Pope defends the doctrine of hell against doubters and skeptics. The reader will learn how God has largely been refashioned and trivialized in much of modern thinking. The God of Scripture has been replaced by the “Jesus I know,” who would never impose demands on anyone. As in the past, those nowadays who invent their own god engage in idolatry. By denying the existence of hell, they choose a false god who is indifferent to their spiritual condition over the true God who makes demands on those He desires to save. Get the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-hell-there-is-an-exploration-of-an-often-rejected-doctrine-of-the-church/
Why is the church so important and is it really necessary for the Christian's personal walk with Christ? Many Christians throughout history have minimized the church and it continues today. Is the kingdom of God the same thing as the church? According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon titled “The Doctrine of the Church,” most problems flow from not taking the church seriously. The answers start by learning how “church” is used in Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the church is a visible expression of the kingdom of God, yet it is not the kingdom in all its fullness. All Christians are part of the worldwide church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shares that it is impossible to be a Christian and not be part of the global church. In the Scriptures, church almost always refers to a local body of believers, and it means “called out ones.” But not everything that calls itself a church is truly a redeemed congregation. It is these individual bodies and individual Christians all over the world that make up the global church. Christians have been called out of the world into the global church and kingdom of God, and this has massive consequences for the Christian life. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones helps the listener understand how to live as an important part of the church and why this is important.
Why is the church so important and is it really necessary for the Christian's personal walk with Christ? Many Christians throughout history have minimized the church and it continues today. Is the kingdom of God the same thing as the church? According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon titled “The Doctrine of the Church,” most problems flow from not taking the church seriously. The answers start by learning how “church” is used in Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the church is a visible expression of the kingdom of God, yet it is not the kingdom in all its fullness. All Christians are part of the worldwide church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shares that it is impossible to be a Christian and not be part of the global church. In the Scriptures, church almost always refers to a local body of believers, and it means “called out ones.” But not everything that calls itself a church is truly a redeemed congregation. It is these individual bodies and individual Christians all over the world that make up the global church. Christians have been called out of the world into the global church and kingdom of God, and this has massive consequences for the Christian life. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones helps the listener understand how to live as an important part of the church and why this is important. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29
Acts 2:42 — Unity for the sake of unity is a current cultural movement. The culture encourages unity, to avoid division, to love everyone, and let others live as they please. According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, this movement isn't confined to secular spheres of influence. It is also present in local churches. There is a great movement underway among churches to be ecumenical; that is, to focus on fellowship, love, and unity across all denominations rather than focusing on doctrinal differences. It is the idea that fellowship must come before doctrine and this movement needs careful consideration. The foundational issue at stake concerns the teaching found in the Bible about the doctrine of the church. What is a church? What are its objectives and goals? What does it provide and how does it function? As Dr. Lloyd-Jones examines the early church in this sermon from Acts 2:42, he focuses on the importance of correct doctrine for the life of the church. Doctrine is held in high regard and is the most important feature of the biblical text. The apostolic teaching and focus on doctrine must have preeminence and then, following from necessity, comes fellowship within congregations. If fellowship is allowed to reign over doctrine, confusion and compromise is invited into its midst. This allows the thinking and desires of humanity to direct actions, rather than the supremacy of Scripture.