Battle4Freedom - 20230927 - The Church Part 2 - The Purity and Unity of the Church

The Church Part 2: The Purity and Unity of the Church<br /><br />http://www.battle4freedom.com/avdio/?id=1606<br /><br />Website: http://www.battle4freedom.com<br />Network: https://www.mojo50.com<br />Streaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4Freedom<br /><br />Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine<br />https://a.co/d/8qwRimr<br /><br />Systematic Theology - Chapter 45<br /><br />Matthew 16:18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<br /><br />A. More Pure and Less Pure Churches<br />B. Definitions of Purity and Unity<br />The purity of the church is its degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct, and its degree of conformity to God's revealed will for the church.<br /><br />The unity of the church is its degree of freedom from divisions among true Christians.<br />C. Signs of a More Purch Church<br />Factors for More Pure Church<br />1. Biblical doctrine for right preaching of the Word.<br />Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.<br />2. Proper use of the sacriments (or ordinances)<br />3. Right use of church discipline<br />4. Genuine Worship<br />5. Effective prayer<br />6. Effective witness<br />7. Effective fellowship<br />8. Biblical church government<br />9. Spiritual power in ministry<br />10. Personal holiness of life among members<br />D. New Testament Teaching on the Unity of the Church<br />E. Brief History of the Organizational Separation in the Church<br />F. Reasons for Separation<br />1. Doctrinal Reasons<br />2. Matters of Conscience<br />3. Practical Considerations<br />4. Are There Times When Cooperation and Personal Fellowship Are Prohibited?