Questions tagged [ecclesiology]
Ecclesiology is the theological study of the Christian Church. Questions related to church's origins, its role in salvation, its polity, its discipline, its destiny, and its leadership can be asked under this tag.
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Church Fathers on the Church and the New Jerusalem
Did any of the Church Fathers write explicitly on the connection between the Church and the New Jerusalem. Did any say that the Church IS the New Jerusalem?
If so, in a nutshell, what did they say? ...
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When does ‘have nothing to do with’ extend beyond the local church body?
I Cor 5, Mt 18:15-17 and 2 Thes 3:6-15 speak of disassociating from unrepentant but professing Christians in the local body. Is it biblical to disassociate with an unrepentant Christian from a ...
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Does God require denominational participation?
Many denominations may believe they are right. Likewise multiple religions sincerely believe they are right.
But does God require one to join a denomination? Or does he emphasize the importance of ...
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If Israel is explicitly called God’s firstborn, how should Christians understand the place of the Church?
In Exodus 4:22, God tells Pharaoh:
“Israel is my firstborn son.”
Later, in the New Testament, believers in Christ (the Church) are described as being adopted into God’s family and as the bride of ...
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How do non-denominational Christians reconcile their stance with the fellowship of the Holy Spirit?
Some Christians identify as non-denominational and intentionally avoid affiliating with a specific church tradition or denomination. At the same time, Scripture speaks of the “fellowship of the Holy ...
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St. John Henry Newman's Thoughts on the Importance of the Laity and Their Role in the Church?
In a recently posted article on St. John Henry Newman (See: St. John Henry Newman's Elevation as Doctor of the Church Seen as a Gift for Our Times), Fr. [Ignatius] Harrison who commented on five key ...
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Do the 24 elders in Revelation represent the unity of God’s people from both the Old and New Covenants? [duplicate]
Revelation 4:4 describes 24 elders seated around God’s throne, clothed in white and wearing crowns. Many commentators suggest that the number 24 may symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel (Old Testament) ...
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According to Reformed theology, have Christians replaced Israel as God's chosen people?
As the gospel spread beyond Israel to the Gentile world, many began to ask important questions about God's promises to the Jewish people. In Exodus 4:22, God declares, “Israel is my firstborn son,” ...
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How does John 16:13 justify the doctrine of infallibility?
John 16:13:
(KJV) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will ...
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How does Dispensationalism understand John 10:16?
From this answer it is stated "Peter, James, John (the twelve) were followers of Christ's earthly ministry to Israel (the circumcision)." and from a comment there given for clarity, "...
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Should a church hide pre-recorded sermons behind password protection? [closed]
Since God revealed the gospel to all nations through his Son for free, is any church justified to withhold certain sermons from some of its members citing membership requirements reasons, should any ...
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Organization Called: "The Traditional Roman Catholic Church"! Are These People Really Catholic?
Their official website is The Society of Saint Alphonsus Marie de Liguori.
They seem to be located in New Jersey, and call themselves "The Traditional Catholic Church." But I am skeptical; ...
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Are there churches A, B, and C, such that A is in full communion with B, B is in full communion with C, but A and C are not in full communion?
Or, in mathematical terminology, is the relationship of full communion a transitive relation?
I can easily imagine a scenario where church A is stricter in their rules for full communion than church B,...
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How can there be Christianities?
I'm just curious how there can be more than one truth at the same time? God came to establish a church. Not any church. The church of the first thousand years is the Eastern Orthodox church.
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How do Lutherans interpret the church is the pillar of truth in 1 Timothy 3:15?
Recently I had a conversation with a Roman Catholic about apostolic succession and the papacy and he brought up this verse:
1 Timothy 3:15 KJV
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...
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