4 Ways of Church Unity (Erickson’s Christian Theology)

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I thought that membership in the invisible or universal church was based on being spiritually reborn or regenerated and then following that membership in a local , visible expression of the universal (or Catholic) church was based upon a credible profession of faith and baptism. Members of the visible church are expected to stay within the boundaries of accepted doctrinal orthodoxy. Keep up the good work!

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Keach's Catechism Q.106. What is the invisible church? A: The invisible church is the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ the head. Ephesians 1:10 Ephesians 1:22-23 John 10:16 John 11:52

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Keach's Catechism Q.105. What is the visible church? A: The visible church is the organized society of professing believers, in all ages and places, wherein the Gospel is truly preached and the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper rightly administered. Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 Acts 7:38 Ephesians 4:11-12