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THE CHURCH

Topics

Nature and Characteristics of the Church
The Church’s Unity
The Church’s Holiness
The Church As Universal
The Church As Apostolic
Biblical Metaphors for the Church – Body, Temple, Bride.
The Church and Israel.
The Church and Kingdom of God.

Purpose of the Church
Ministry to God – Worship
Ministry to Believers – Nurture
Ministry to the World – Evangelism and Mercy.

Church Government and Denominations

The Power of the Church
Spiritual Warfare
Church Discipline
Blessings in the Church (Means of Grace)
Teaching of the Word and Meditation
Prayer and Fasting
Worship
Giving
Fellowship 
Spiritual Gifts
Nurture
Evangelism

Sacraments of the Church
1. The Lord’s Supper
2. Baptism
3. The Number of Sacraments
4. The Question of Additional Sacraments
5. The Nature of Sacraments

Notes:

Wayne A. Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; Zondervan Pub. House, 2004), 73

Mark Ward et al., eds., Lexham Survey of Theology (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018).

Formation of a Community
10:53

Formation of a Community

From the Sermon "Mandates and Means - A Sermon on Vision and Strategy" https://youtu.be/JLc_BRWQ1J0 Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, October 2023 https://www.anushjohn.com/post/mandates-and-means #vision #strategy #fellowship #community
Counting the Cost of Following Christ
05:17

Counting the Cost of Following Christ

From the Sermon “Pros and Cons - The Cost of Discipleship" https://youtu.be/82suK3f6vjw Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/pros-and-cons #cost #consequences #discipleship #believe #christianlife #followingchrist
Loving God More Than Family
05:39

Loving God More Than Family

From the Sermon “Pros and Cons - The Cost of Discipleship" https://youtu.be/82suK3f6vjw Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/pros-and-cons #priority #time #love #children #parenting
Importance of Becoming a Disciple
05:06

Importance of Becoming a Disciple

From the Sermon “Pros and Cons - The Cost of Discipleship" https://youtu.be/82suK3f6vjw Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/pros-and-cons #discipleship #christianfaith #petersdenial, #followingjesus
Loving God More Than Possessions
05:23

Loving God More Than Possessions

From the Sermon “Pros and Cons - The Cost of Discipleship" https://youtu.be/82suK3f6vjw Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/pros-and-cons #possessions #priorities #loveforgod #wealth #money
Loving God More Than the Self
08:25

Loving God More Than the Self

From the Sermon “Pros and Cons - The Cost of Discipleship" https://youtu.be/82suK3f6vjw Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/pros-and-cons #priorities #discipleship #cost #self #loveforgod
A Disciple's Disposition - The Sermon on the Mount
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A Disciple's Disposition - The Sermon on the Mount

There are no criteria to fulfill to become a Christian. However, once a person becomes a follower of Christ, their character must improve over time. Jesus shows some aspects of a Christian's character in the Sermon on the Mount. Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/a-disciple-s-disposition 06:17 1. Character and Influence of a Disciple 18:16 2. Contrast with the Secular - Worry 25:40 3. In Contrast with the Religious - Love #love #enemy #disciple #discipleship #character #secularism #religious #worry #trust #influence #goodworks
Character and Influence of a Disciple - Salt
04:36

Character and Influence of a Disciple - Salt

From the Sermon “A Disciple’s Disposition - The Character of a Christian” https://youtu.be/MLAGj4yio3k Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/a-disciple-s-disposition #salt #culture #ridicule #compromise #world #influence #respect
Influence of a Disciple - Light
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Influence of a Disciple - Light

From the Sermon “A Disciple’s Disposition - The Character of a Christian” https://youtu.be/MLAGj4yio3k Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/a-disciple-s-disposition #light #goodworks #fruit #Christianworldview #religion #influence #society #culture #separation #holiness
Character of a Disciple - Trust vs Worry.
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Character of a Disciple - Trust vs Worry.

From the Sermon “A Disciple’s Disposition - The Character of a Christian” https://youtu.be/MLAGj4yio3k Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/a-disciple-s-disposition #trust #worry #anxiety #hinduism #islam #atheism
Character of a Disciple - Love
08:17

Character of a Disciple - Love

From the Sermon “A Disciple’s Disposition - The Character of a Christian” https://youtu.be/MLAGj4yio3k Bancroft, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. https://www.anushjohn.com/post/a-disciple-s-disposition #disciple #character #love #enemy #prayer
The Choice to Obey
02:25

The Choice to Obey

From the Sermon “Insignificant Voices - A Sermon on Naaman” https://youtu.be/KorQmduWXf4 Richardson, Texas, USA, October 2022 https://www.anushjohn.com/post/insignificant-voices #obedience #decision #choice #pride #deliverance #thechristianlife
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