Reformed Forum What Is the Church? Part 1 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 1)
Dec 1, 2025
Dive into the essence of the Church as the Covenant Assembly, a divine gathering where God dwells. Explore its role as a worshiping community, tracing historical assemblies from Sinai to Ezra. Discover how the New Covenant church transcends geography, worshiping in spirit and truth. Delve into the attributes of the Church, including the oneness and distinctions between visible and invisible aspects. Unravel the concepts of true and false churches through a Reformed lens, emphasizing God's chosen people and the marks that define a vibrant community.
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Church As Covenant Assembly
- The church is defined as the covenant assembly among whom the triune God dwells.
- It is the people of God, the body of Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Ekklesia: A Worshiping Assembly
- Ekklesia means an assembly called by God, rooted in Israel's gatherings at Sinai.
- The church's primary activity is worship as a doxological, covenantal assembly.
Heavenly Zion Over Local Temples
- The New Covenant church is the heavenly Zion, transcending localized temples like Sinai or Zion.
- Local gatherings are manifestations of one heavenly assembly of God's people.
