Chapter 45

Question 1

What is the purity of the church?

Answer 1

The church’s degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct and it’s conformity to God’s revealed will for the church

Question 2

What is unity of the church?

Answer 2

The degree of freedom from division among true Christians

Question 3

What are 2 categories of the church?

Answer 3

1) Less Pure

2) More Pure

Question 4

What are the 12 signs of a more pure church?

Answer 4

1) Sound biblical doctrine
2) Proper use of sacraments
3) Right use of church disciplines
4) Genuine worship
5) Effective prayer
6) Effective witness
7) Effective fellowship
8) Biblical government
9) Spiritual power in ministry
10) Personal holiness of life among members
11) Care for the poor
12) Love for Christ