Church and identity
Christians, Identity, and the Church - Community of Faith Bible Church
Christians desperately need to be reminded about their true identity in Christ and how the framework of that identity is lived out in Jesus' Church.
Identity of the Church | Front Royal Church of Christ
The character of the church, as Paul describes in Ephesians 5:26-27, is to be pure, set apart for Christ, living in a manner that reflects our commitment to Him ...
The Identity and Purpose of the Church
The purpose we have as the family of God is a horizontal purpose that relates to our internal life. The purpose is community; it's brotherly love.
The Church's Identity Issue - Christian Standard
By Michael C. Mack Never has our culture been more perplexed about how to answer the seemingly simple question, “Who am I?” It's hardly a ...
Christ and the Identity of the Church | Christian Library
The essential identity of the church, however, is found in the relationship between Christ and the church. He is the Lord of the church. The underlying Greek ...
The Identity of the Church - C & Tyler Church of Christ
In order to be built according to the divine pattern, the church must be called by a name designated by the God of heaven and found upon the pages of his word.
Identity & Belonging in the Great Sacraments - SSJE
While individual expressions of the Christian faith are certainly distinct and say something about someone's expression of engagement with God, ...
Getting Past our Identity Crisis: Images of the Church in Scripture
Scripture uses several images to describe the church in its relationship to God and the world, and the relationship of its members to one another.
Religion and Identity | Facing History & Ourselves
To belong to a religion often means more than sharing its beliefs and participating in its rituals; it also means being part of a community and, sometimes, a ...
The Church's Mere Identity | Crossway Articles
There are four essential identity markers of the church: oneness, holiness, catholicity, and apostolicity.
Knowing Your Church Identity ... A key issue in helping a church recognize its need for revitalization is helping the church discover its identity ...
Disciples of Christ Identity Statement and Principles
Who do we say that we are? Identity is a vital concern for all parts of the church. Many long-time Disciples worry that we may be losing crucial characteristics ...
Jesus is the Identity of the Church - Transforming Mission
The church suffers from a similar situation. We are unsure of our identity because of our broken connection with our biblical and theological roots.
Clarifying Church Identity - Pinnacle Leadership Associates
The following four aspects of church life combine together to form church identity. We often include these in our visioning work with congregations.
The Search for Identity and the Church - Anglican Compass
Smith envisions the Church as a community of identity. A community with a history and with a matrix of beliefs that shapes who we are, even ...
Finding Our Identity Through Corporate Worship | The Village Church
We can affirm our personal identities through acts of corporate worship, remembering that we are known, seen, heard and loved by the God of the universe.
Identity Crisis: Why we need the church - Highland Park United ...
First, all people are hypocrites. We all fall short of God's glory. · Second, God loves us despite that. His beauty and love shines through all the horrible ...
Christian Identity - Wikipedia
It is a racial interpretation of Christianity and is not an organized religion, nor is it affiliated with specific Christian denominations. It emerged from ...
What Is the Church? Its Purpose and Identity - Christianity.com
At its core, the church is the global community of Christ followers who believe in the divinity and resurrection of Jesus Christ and are commissioned to ...
Christian Identity: Worldly Identity vs ... - Biblical Counseling Coalition
Let us compare the secular understanding of personal identity (ie, worldly identity) and the Christian understanding of personal identity (ie, Christian ...