ABC's of Christian Growth- The Church part 2

Key Moments:

Introduction 00:02

Quick review of previous studies on assurance of salvation, the Bible, and the church as a New Testament institution.

Important facts about the church 00:40

• The church is a local, visible, organized, and constituted assembly.
• The church has a head, which is the Lord Jesus Christ.
• The church has officers, such as bishops and deacons, with specific qualifications.

Church decision-making 02:05

• The church does not make laws but follows the Lord's commands.
• The church practices a congregational form of church government, where the congregation decides how to implement God's will.

Independence of the church 07:15

• The church is an independent institution and should not be controlled by higher authorities.
• The church should be separate from the government and not involved in establishing or supporting a particular religious group.

Cooperation among churches 14:29

• Churches can work together voluntarily for evangelism and social relief.
• Churches should maintain their autonomy and not be controlled by hierarchical systems.

The church's commission and ordinances 21:33

• The church has a commission to continue the work of Jesus on earth, known as the Great Commission.
• The church practices two ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper.

Practical suggestions for personal and family blessings 28:02

• Join a sound Bible-believing local New Testament Baptist church.
• Value the church and attend its services and meetings.
• Continue in the doctrine, fellowship, and breaking of bread.
• Engage in prayer and commit to memory relevant verses.

Conclusion 42:02

Recap of the key points discussed in the video.