The Local Church

How should we define a local church? What is the purpose of a local church? And how should local churches be governed? We have looked at the Universal Church in much detail and today we discuss the local church. . . . Definition Although the New Testament does not...

The Vine and the Branches

The New Testament uses various symbolic illustrations to describe the relationship between the universal Church and Jesus Christ. These symbolic illustrations can help us to get a better understanding of our relationship with Christ. We have looked at some of these...

The Heir and the Joint-heirs

The New Testament uses various symbolic illustrations to describe the relationship between the universal Church and Jesus Christ. These symbolic illustrations can help us to get a better understanding of our relationship with Christ. We have looked at some of these...

The Shepherd and His Flock

The New Testament uses various symbolic illustrations to describe the relationship between the universal Church and Jesus Christ. These symbolic illustrations can help us to get a better understanding of our relationship with Christ. We have looked at some of these...

The First-Fruit and the Harvest

The New Testament uses various symbolic illustrations to describe the relationship between the universal Church and Jesus Christ. These symbolic illustrations can help us to get a better understanding of our relationship with Christ. We have looked at some of these...