S8E7 What is the Church, Its Mission, and Purpose?
By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D. | October 24, 2024
Bellator Christi begins a new series called on ecclesiology. Ecclesiology is understood to be the study of the church. On this episode, Dr. Chilton describes how the church is to be biblically understood. Then, he discusses the mission and purpose of the church. Is the church only to be understood denominationally or according to a local church body, or is it something much bigger? Tune in to find out.
- What does the word “church” mean?
- The church is often connected with the following:
- What is the church’s connection with the Old Testament community?
- What is the mission of the church? (Great Commission)
- What are the historical marks of the church? These marks are given by Adam Harwood in his book Christian Theology as if found in the language of the Nicene Creed of 325.
About the Host
Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D.
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. Brian has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years, works as a clinical hospice chaplain, is an Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (https://www.CCBS.edu), and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Acquisitions for Illative House Press (https://illativehousepress.com).
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