1689 CONFESSION, CH. 26, "OF THE CHURCH," Para. 5-7: THE LOCAL CHURCH, PART 1
I. THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH (para. 1-4). Its identity; its perpetuity; its authority. II. THE LOCAL CHURCH (para. 5-7). Summary: The independent local church stands on the foundation of Christ's electing and calling sinners from all corners of the world; making its commission to make disciples, baptize them, and teach them the ordinances of God necessary in every community around the world, as well. Members of each local body should be the recipients of gospel grace, evidencing the work of God in the soul, they will willingly gather with the saints, and they will submit to the gospel's commands, including the authority of the church to both teach and discipline according to the word of God alone. A. Its originating mandate (para. 5). 1. The foundation of the mandate. 2. The substance of the mandate.
B. Its defined membership (para. 6). 1. Evangelical. 2. Volitional. 3. Covenantal.
C. Its authoritative power (para. 7). 1. Its defined recipients. 2. Its complete sufficiency. 3. Its reiterated origin. 4. Its specified purpose. 5. Its regulated execution.
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