Ch. 17: What Is the Church? Marks

According to the Reformers, what two things make a group a true church?

• The right preaching of God's Word

• The right administration of the ordinances

• Anywhere with 2-3 believers

• The right worship of God's glory

What are the two marks of churches that we discussed?

• Purity

• Unity

• Glory

• Growth

True or False: We are always supposed to try to find the most pure church to attend, leaving behind the less pure church every single time we find out about a church that is more pure than the one we're currently attending.

• True

• False

What are some of the marks of a more pure church?

• Sound doctrine being taught

• Genuine worship

• Effective prayer

• Effective witness

• Large congregation size

What are some other marks of a more pure church?

• Personal holiness among members

• Care for the poor

• Love for Christ

• Many Sunday school classes and teachers

True or false: We should never separate from a true church.

• True

• False

What are three considerations to consider that we discussed when it comes to separating from a church?

• Matters of doctrine

• Matters of conscience

• Practical considerations

• Interpersonal relationships with other members

Why do you think it is important for the church to be pure and unified?

How did this week's lesson impact your thinking about churches?