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Ecclesiology: The Study of the Church

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  • James A. Laning

Ecclesiology is the study of the church. This article explains the meaning of the church as the body of Christ, the relationship between the universal church and church as institute, and the church as God’s household.

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Ephesians 6:10-18 – A Call to Personal Piety or Another Way of Describing Union with Christ?

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  • Donna R. Reinhard

What is the function of the imperatives in Ephesians 6:10-18? Are they simply a call to personal piety? Reinhard argues that it is important to understand the larger message of this pericope that comes from its relationship to the rest of the letter. Individuals are empowered as members of the church to strive to become who they already are in Christ. Believers should recognize their place within the body of Christ.

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The Mystery of the Church

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  • Wilbur G. Bruinsma

God refers to the church as a mystery. What is this mystery? The mystery is that from the beginning God intended to gather His church from all nations and tribes. He wanted His church to be international (a universal church), and not limited to the tribe of Israel. This mystery was made clear in Christ and forms the heart of mission work.

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I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church

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  • Ron Potter

The author discusses the article "I believe in the holy catholic church" of the Apostles' Creed, discussing the concept of the universal church (catholic church) as well as of the holiness of the church.

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John Calvin on the Church

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  • Ben J. Berends

This article discusses John Calvin's view of the church. The author looks at his view on the universal church, the marks of the church, the unity and separation of the church, and true and false church.

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The "Catholicity" of the Church

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article is about the catholicity of the church (universal church). The author also looks at the responsibility this belief places on the believer.

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Was the Reformation Catholic? Melanchthon’s answer

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  • Jelle Faber

This article is about the Reformation and the universal church, the one holy Catholic Church. The author discusses Melanchthon's view of the church.

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Faith ascribes all that is good to the grace of God, even its own existence J. C. P. Cockerton
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