Know Theology : Doctrine of the Church

Pastor Ed Young's message on the Doctrine of the Church highlights six key biblical images that describe the Church, such as the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, and the Family of God, emphasizing the Church’s unity in Christ. He explains that the Church, meaning "ekklesia," has a core mission to reach up in worship, reach out in outreach, and reach in for spiritual growth. The universal Church encompasses all believers across time and space, while the local church is a specific community of faith. Ultimately, the Church exists to share Jesus and care for others with Christ as its foundation and believers as its members.