Ecclesiology

Matthew 16:18	The Nature of the Church
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson beings a lecture series on the study of the church. In his introduction, Dr. Johnson notes how church order is a relatively uncontroversial subject compared to other doctrines.
Acts 2:1-13	The Birth of the Church
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Day of Pentecost and the unique formation of the church outside of the Hebrew traditions of assembly.
1 Timothy 1:16	The Local Church: Its Organization
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's instructions about local church order for the purpose of defending the truth.
Acts 2:41 & 47	The Local Church: Its Ordinances
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his discussion of church leadership and moves into commentary on the ordinances the church of Christ are to follow, baptism and the Lord's supper.
1 Peter 2:5-9	The Local Church: Its Priesthood
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the calling of each follower of Christ to be a priest in his service. Dr. Johnson provides additional comments on partaking the Lord's supper.
1 Corinthians 12:1-30	The Local Church: Its Spiritual Gifts
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives a concise exposition on spiritual gifts and their function in a specific congregation.
1 Corinthians 11, 12, 14	The Local Church: Its Ministry and Meetings
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the weekly order of services and worship for a local church.
Matthew 18:15-20; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16	The Local Church: Its Discipline
	Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his lecture series on the operation of the local church with exposition on disclipine and restoration of a sinful brother.