MARKS OF THE CHURCH

One

The church is one, united

in its belief in Jesus Christ
as Lord and Savior. This
unity is expressed
through common worship,
fellowship, and mission.

Holy

The church is holy, set apart

by God for his purposes.
This holiness is reflected in
the church's moral and
ethical behavior, as well as
in its commitment to living
out the gospel message.

Catholic
The church is catholic, meaning
it is universal and inclusive of all
people. This inclusivity is
expressed through the church's
outreach and mission efforts, as
well as its willingness to
welcome all people into its
fellowship.

Apostolic

The church is apostolic,

founded on the teachings of
the apostles, and committed
to carrying out the Great
Commission of Jesus Christ.
This apostolicity is expressed
through the church's
commitment to evangelism
and discipleship.
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Love
Love characterizes the church, as
Jesus taught his disciples to love
one another and their neighbors
as themselves. This love is
demonstrated by the church's
concern for one another, as well
as its outreach and mission
efforts.

Grace

The church is defined by grace,

which is God's undeserved favor
extended to all who believe in
Jesus Christ. This grace is
manifested in the church's efforts
at forgiveness and reconciliation,
as well as its commitment to social
justice and mercy.

Truth

The church is defined by truth, as

Jesus stated, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life." This truth is expressed
through the church's commitment to
biblical teaching and preaching, as well
as its commitment to sound doctrine
and theology.

Worship

The church is defined by

worship, as God's people
gather to praise and glorify
him. Music, prayer,
sacraments, and preaching
are some of the ways in
which this worship is
expressed.