Understanding "The Church"
Teacher's Guide
prepared by David W. Chadwell

Teacher's Guide Sheets: this material is designed to be flexible, reflect the interest and study of the teacher, and take on the personality of the class. The following information about the questions is not intended to replace the teacher's focus, study, or ideas. The information is provided only as an aid to your study and thinking. No teacher should routinely, slavishly follow the answers. Make the class alive and relevant with your ideas and study.

The New American Standard Bible is the basis for the questions. Any translation is fine.

Note: Italicized sentences do not appear in the student lessons.

Important Note To Students And Teachers

Lesson 1 Do We Need to Understand "The Church"?

Lesson 2 The Greek Word ekklesia and the English Word church

Lesson 3 "The Church" is God's "Called Out" People

Lesson 4 The Institutional Model and The Purpose Model

Lesson 5 "Called Out" to Peace

Lesson 6 "Called Out" to Hope

Lesson 7 "Called Out" to Joy

Lesson 8 The Church as a Dragnet

Lesson 9 The Encouraging Fellowship