1. The Church Pt 2: Attributes, Marks, Purity

2. Recap 1. What is the church? Reymond: "all the redeemed in every age who are saved by grace through personal faith in the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ" Grudem: "the community of all true believers for all time." 2. Distinction between invisible and visible church. 3. Mission: Great Commission: make disciples: reach/teach. 4. Purity of the church: WCF 25.5 "The purest churches under heaven are subject both to mixture and error; and some have so degenerated, as to become no churches of Christ, but synagogues of Satan. Nevertheless, there shall be always a church on earth, to worship God according to his will.

3. The Attributes, Marks, Government of the Church

4. I. The attributes of the church: One, holy, catholic, apostolic A. One: There is only one church of Christ with many different local expressions. B. Holy: set apart by God for growth in and ministry for Christ C. catholic: universal. The church is found worldwide. D. Apostolic: founded on the apostles teaching (Eph 2:20) II. The marks of the church: A. Preaching of the Word B. Faithful administration of the sacraments C. Administration of church discipline