Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Divorce

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

By the time of the establishment of Israel, divorce was already cultural reality. The first mention of divorce in scripture is in telling the priests of Israel that they may not marry a woman who has been divorced (Lev 21:7).

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Women in Ministry

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

As the church, we are a royal priesthood (1 Pet 2:9). This implies that all believers share in the work of the ministry. The great commission and therefore the mission of the church is for all believers. With that said, however, the roles we play as men and women are different.

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The Mission of the Church

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The mission of the church is to carry out the mission of God. Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Lk 19:10). He told us to make disciples, baptize them and teach them to obey his commands (Mt 28:19-20). What did he command?

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Communion

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Communion, like baptism, as another ordinance of the church, also has a long history of various methodologies. The same preface I made about baptism would also apply to the practice of communion. So what then is the theology of communion and what is the most biblical practice?

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Baptism

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change. It is symbolic, yet also carries with it a spiritual component. Baptism is a practice of the church which employs a variety of methods which differ between various denominations.

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The Local Church

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

To become part of the church one simply has to be a believer. To be born again is to be born into the body of Christ. This inclusion is automatic, however as part of the body, a person needs to fully engage in the life of the church to experience all the benefits of the church.

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The Image of the Church

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

They're many images used to describe the church to help us as believers understand our role and function in the world. The church is described in scripture as the Body of Christ. Paul writes in Romans 12:4-5…

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The Identity of the Church

Rev. Scott Elliott

September 23, 2019

Doctrine

The word church in the Greek is the word ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) which can mean assembly or church. It is used to describe the entirety of those who make up the Body of Christ. In Matthew 16:18 Jesus says, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”