Step Twenty-three—The Church

1. What is the meaning of the word “church”?

2. What is the Rock upon which the church is founded?

3. What does the Bible say about the origin, nature, and characteristics of the church?

4. What is the mission of the church?

5. How does the Old Testament church differ from the New Testament church?

6. What are some of the metaphors the Bible uses to help us understand the concept of “church”?

7. What is the difference between the visible and invisible church?

8. What are the prerequisites to church membership?

9. How important is church membership?

10. What are the functions of church organization?

11. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the church?

12. What is the future of the church?