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The Living Body - The Church

The Christian life has both personal and corporate dimensions. We are called to worship together, serve together and support each other. God calls us all to works of service and some to positions of leadership. We look out for each other for support to keep on the right path. The so far unfinished task that Jesus gave to his church is to take the gospel to all nations - the call to mission.

Part	Title	Sections
26	The True Church	Communities of believers Illustrations of the church A living organism rather than an institution Unity in the Spirit
27	The Priesthood	Key people in God's plan offered sacrifices The priestly function of the Jewish nation and the Levites Jesus the once and for all sacrifice for sin The Royal priesthood of all Christians The word 'priest' used in two ways today
28	Prayer	Communication with God: listening, thanksgiving , confession, asking Modelled by Jesus Trinitarian prayer to God the Father, through the Son in the power of the Spirit
29	Roads to Apostasy	Background The way of Cain The way of Balaam The Nicolatians Staying alert today
30	Sacerdotalism - God's answer to it	Old Testament Background The Priesthood of all believers 1. The denial of grace 2. The Love of splendour and praise of men 3. Ignorance 4. False worship 5. Hindering the realisation of salvation through Jesus 6. Intermediaries 7. False prayers 8. False ritual 9. Misleading in relation to sin Conclusion - an unavoidable controversy
31	Baptism	In the New Testament - a sign of cleansing In the Old Testament - washings and purification Romans - death to sin A normal part of Christian initiation By church leaders The debate about infants
32	The Lord's supper	In obedience to Jesus' command - various names A new meaning to the Jewish passover meal Feeding on Christ Differing traditions among the churches The need for self examination Practical matters
33	The Missionary Call	From Jesus - not optional! Every Christian a witness to the person and work of Jesus Many types of calling and many different gifts of service Motivation The empowerment of the Holy Spirit

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