and his ways; and (4) prophetic Scripture that assigns an important role to the church in the outworking of salvation.”8 As such, while ecclesiology may not be the doctrine that holds highest importance, it is a necessary area of study due to its close connection to other crucial doctrines (e.g., God and salvation). And this in turn gives credence for understanding the doctrine of church membership and church discipline to also be of great value. Church membership
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