1.The church teaches about Jesus. The church presents
the basic
details of Jesus' life and ministry:
His death, burial, and resurrection.
It helps members understand the meaning of these events for all times. The church is called to retell the story of Jesus in every generation. The Gospel story.
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2.The church teaches Christian spirituality. Christian spirituality is the process of growing in faith. The church guides Christians in the life of faith through prayer,
Bible study, meditation,
and spiritual reflection.
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3.The church teaches Christian ethics. Those who follow Christ must be conformed to His image. The church instructs its members in faithfulness, morality, honesty, and
integrity.
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4.The church instructs in Christian doctrine. The church teaches the basic truths of the Christian faith. It
guides faithful Christians
to maturity so that its members may not be "tossed to and fro, and carried about with by every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness" (Eph 4:14).