Show notes: 

Brad and Trevor discuss the doctrine of the church. How does the Bible describe the Church and her mission? What is the purpose of the Church and why is the Church still beautiful? Is the Church worth it? 

Relevant Bible verses:

• Matthew 16:18
• Ephesians 4:11-16
• 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10
• Hebrews 10:24-25
• 1 Corinthians 3:9-17
• Acts 2:42-47
• Colossians 3:15
• Ephesians 2:19-20
• Ephesians 5:25-26
• 1 Peter 5:1-5

For further reading/listening/watching: 

• “Letters to the Church” - an audio book by Francis Chan
• “Life Together” - a book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• “Communio Sanctorum” - a Church history podcast by Lance Ralston
• “Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Church” - a book by Regi Campbell
• “A Place to Belong” - an audio book by Megan Hill
• “Church: Why Bother?” - a book by Philip Yancy