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THE CHURCH

Jesus died for his church, the bride of Christ. (Ephesians 5:25-33). Man throughout history has corrupted the church that Christ died for through denominationalism, division, by adding man-made laws to the scriptures, and by following creeds other than the Holy Bible. It is possible today, to be obedient to the will of Christ. Christians can resolve to restore the church to being the church of the New Testament. (Acts 2:41-47)

things to know about the church
IT IS CALLED

  • The temple of God

    • ​(1 Corinthians 3:16)

  • The bride of Christ

    • (Ephesians 5:22-32)

  • The body of Christ

    • (Colossians 1:18,24; Ephesians 1:22-23)

  • The kingdom of God's son

    • (Colossians 1:13)

  • The house of God

    • (1 Timothy 3:15)

  • The church of God

    • (1 Corinthians 1:2)

  • The church of the first-born

    • (Hebrews 12:23)

  • The church of the Lord

    • (Acts 20:28)

  • The churches of Christ

    • (Romans 16:16)

IT IS

  • Built by Jesus Christ

    • (Matthew 16:13-18)

  • Purchased by the blood of Christ

    • (Acts 20:28)

  • Built on Jesus Christ as the only foundation

    • (1 Corinthians 3:11)

  • Not built on Peter, Paul, or any other man

    • (1 Corinthians 1:12-13)

  • Composed of the saved, who are added to it by the Lord who saves them

    • (Acts 2:47)

LOCAL CHURCH HAS

  • Elders (also called bishops and pastors) who oversee and tend the flock

    • (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4)

  • Deacons, who serve the church

    • (1 Timothy 3:8-13; Philippians 1:1)

  • Evangelists (preachers, ministers) who teach and proclaim the word of God

    • (Ephesians 4:11; 1 Timothy 4:13-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-5)

  • Members, who love the Lord and each other

    • (Philippians 2:1-5)

  • Autonomy, and is bound to other local churches only by the common faith shared

    • (Jude 3;  Galatians 5:1)

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MEMBERS ARE CALLED

  • Members of Christ

    • (1 Corinthians 6:15; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:4-5)

  • Disciples of Christ

    • (Acts 6:1,7; Acts 11:26)

  • Believers

    • (Acts 5:14; 2 Corinthians 6:15)

  • Saints

    • (Acts 9:13; Romans 1:7; Philippians 1:1)

  • Priests

    • (1 Peter 2:5,9; Revelation 1:6)

  • Children of God

    • (Galatians 3:26-27; 1 John 3:1-2)

  • Christians

    • (Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16)

JESUS 

  • Loved the church

    • (Ephesians 5:25)

  • Shed his blood for the church

    • (Acts 20:28)

  • Established the church

    • (Matthew 16:18)

  • Added saved people to the church

    • (Acts 2:47)

  • Is the head of the church

    • (Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:23)

  • Will save the church

    • (Acts 2:47; Ephesians 5:23)

MAN DID NOT

  • Purpose the church

    • (Ephesians 3:10-11)

  • Purchase the church

    • (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25)

  • Name its members

    • (Isaiah 56:5; Isaiah 62:2; Acts 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16)

  • Add people to the church

    • (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 12:18)

  • Give the church its doctrine

    • (Galatians 1:8-11; 2 John 9-11)

THE FAITHFUL WILL

  • Worship in spirit and in truth

    • (John 4:23-24)

  • Meet on the first day of the week

    • (Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25)

  • Pray

    • (James 5:16; Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

  • Sing, making melody with the heart

    • (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)

  • Eat the Lord's supper on the first day of the week

    • (Acts 2:42 20:7; Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:20-32)

  • Give, liberally and cheerfully

    • (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

THE BIBLE TELLS US OF

  • One family of God

    • (Ephesians 3:15; 1 Timothy 3:15)

  • One kingdom of Christ

    • (Matthew 16:18-19; Colossians 1:13-14)

  • One body of Christ

    • (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:4)

  • One bride of Christ

    • (Romans 7:1-7; Ephesians 5:22-23)

  • One church of Christ

    • (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:4-6)

OUR CHURCH TODAY

  • Is guided by the same word

    • (1 Peter 1:22-25; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

  • Contends for the one faith

    • (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:5)

  • Pleads for unity of all believers

    • (John 17:20-21; Ephesians 4:4-6)

  • Is not a denomination

    • (1 Corinthians 1:10-13; Ephesians 4:1-6)

  • Is faithful to Christ

    • (Luke 6:46; Revelation 2:10; Mark 8:38)

  • Wears the name of Christ

    • (Romans 16:16; Acts 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16)

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