Systematic Theology: Ecclesiology and Sacraments

Scriptural Words of the Church

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To be able to identify various words for “church” in both the OT and NT To be able to define the term “church” according to the NT To understand the biblical and historical background of the “visible church”

Biblical Images of the Church

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To demonstrate how the Bible uses many images to describe the people of God To be able to explain the various images in Scripture used to describe Christ’s relationship to His church To be able to describe the anticipation of the church growing into full maturity To explore the biblical metaphor of the Church as Christ’s body

The Church as the Fulfillment of the Old Testament Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To explore the continuity between the new covenant people of God and the revelation given under the old covenant To uncover the basis for the order of the NT church To begin examining the order and life of the NT church To observe what unites the old covenant to the new covenant

The Church as the Fulfillment of the Old Testament Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To explore the continuity between the new covenant people of God and the revelation given under the old covenant To uncover the basis for the order of the NT church To begin examining the order and life of the NT church To observe what unites the old covenant to the new covenant

The Government of the Church Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To examine broad biblical prescriptions for government of the local church To be able to clarify the function of elders among the people of God To be able to explain the concept of connectional church government To be able to vindicate the authority of elders in the church

The Government of the Church Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To examine broad biblical prescriptions for government of the local church To be able to clarify the function of elders among the people of God To be able to explain the concept of connectional church government To be able to vindicate the authority of elders in the church

The Government of the Church Part 3

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To examine broad biblical prescriptions for government of the local church To be able to clarify the function of elders among the people of God To be able to explain the concept of connectional church government To be able to vindicate the authority of elders in the church

The Attributes and Marks of the Church Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To explore an understanding of the characteristics of a true church To be able to explain the four attributes of the true church To be able to clarify the difference between attributes and marks To be able to describe the place of Word, discipline, and sacraments in the character of the church

The Attributes and Marks of the Church Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To explore an understanding of the characteristics of a true church To be able to explain the four attributes of the true church To be able to clarify the difference between attributes and marks To be able to describe the place of Word, discipline, and sacraments in the character of the church

The Means of Grace Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To justify the use of the means of grace appointed for the church To be able to explain how the Word operates as a means of grace To be able to identify the biblical concept of “the means of grace" To be able to understand the concept and need for Christian education

The Means of Grace Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To justify the use of the means of grace appointed for the church To be able to explain how the Word operates as a means of grace To be able to identify the biblical concept of “the means of grace” To be able to understand the concept and need for Christian education

The Puritan Regulative Principle Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To uncover the Puritan principle for how God is to be worshipped To be able to explore the legitimacy and historical roots of reformational principles of worship To be able to analyze the differences between Calvin and the Puritans on worship To be able to assess the contemporary discussion and application of the regulative principle

The Puritan Regulative Principle Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To uncover the Puritan principle for how God is to be worshipped To be able to explore the legitimacy and historical roots of reformational principles of worship To be able to analyze the differences between Calvin and the Puritans on worship To be able to assess the contemporary discussion and application of the regulative principle

Definition of a Sacrament Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To demonstrate a comprehension of the sacramental life of the church To be able to clarify the mystery of sacramental union To be able to explain one of the roles of the Holy Spirit within the church To be able to understand the relationship between sign and sacrament

Definition of a Sacrament Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

To demonstrate a comprehension of the sacramental life of the church To be able to clarify the mystery of sacramental union To be able to explain one of the roles of the Holy Spirit within the church To be able to understand the relationship between sign and sacrament

Reformed Theological Seminary

Systematic Theology: Ecclesiology and Sacraments

Dr. Douglas Kelly

Scriptural Words of the Church

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

Biblical Images of the Church

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Church as the Fulfillment of the Old Testament Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Church as the Fulfillment of the Old Testament Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Government of the Church Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Government of the Church Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Government of the Church Part 3

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Attributes and Marks of the Church Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Attributes and Marks of the Church Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Means of Grace Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Means of Grace Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Puritan Regulative Principle Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

The Puritan Regulative Principle Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

Definition of a Sacrament Part 1

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly

Definition of a Sacrament Part 2

December 15, 2009 • Dr. Douglas Kelly