2023 Truth Lecture: Christ and the Church (op)

2023 Truth Lectures Book: Christ and the Church

Christ and the Church, edited by Mark Mayberry and Kyle Pope. The establishment of His church was a stated intention of Christ while on the earth (Matt. 16:18). This was in keeping with the eternal plan of God (Eph. 3:9-11). This body of faithful believers purchased by the blood of Christ (Acts 20:28) is honored to be considered the bride of Christ (Eph. 5:24-32). How

important it is that those who seek to follow Jesus in spirit and truth appreciate and value the role this assembly of His people should have in service to Him. May the studies that are offered in this book prove beneficial in accomplishing that goal.

Table of Contents

• Edited by Mark Mayberry and Kyle Pope
• Table of Contents
• Preface by Kyle Pope
• Introduction: “The Manifold Wisdom of God”, by Mark Mayberry
• Christ, Our Savior, Lord, and Teacher
• The Church and Her Savior (Eph. 5:23), by Kyle Pope
• The Church and Her Lord (Acts 2:32-36), by Stephen Russell
• The Church and Her Teacher (Matt. 23:8-10), by Jesse Flowers
• The Identity of God’s People
• Chosen of God (Eph. 1:4), by Marshall McDaniel
• Family of God (Eph. 3:15), by Justin Monts
• Kingdom of God (Col. 1:13-18), by Sean Cavender
• Is There a Pattern for the Local Church?
• Is There a Pattern?, by Jeff Wilson
• Pattern for the Organization and Work of the Local Church, by Danny Linden
• Pattern for the Worship of the Local Church, by David Dann
• Unspotted from the World
• Restoration: Then and Now, by Brent Forsyth
• Dealing with Cultural Influences, by Kyle Campbell
• Dealing with Denominational Influences, by Joe Price
• Working Together: Men’s Studies
• Promoting Unity within the Local Church (Eph. 4:1-6), by Mark Mayberry
• Encouraging Accountability and Discipline in the Local Church, by Jim Deason
• Developing Spiritual Leadership within the Local Church (2 Tim. 2:2), by Max Dawson
• Working Together: Women’s Studies
• Promoting Unity within the Local Church (Eph. 4:1-6), by Deborah Williams
• Encouraging Accountability and Discipline in the Local Church, by Donna Keith
• Developing Spiritual Leadership within the Local Church (2 Tim. 2:2), by Sherelyn Mayberry
• Appendix: The Church of Christ
• Its Origin, by Mike Willis
• Its Head, by Daniel H. King, Sr.
• Its Organization, by Gary Watt
• Its Work, by Scott Willis
• Its Worship, by Steve Wolfgang
• Its Membership, by Tom Mitchell