Is the church of Christ a “cult”?

“A group who ignore or purposely omit certain apostolic doctrines”

If thy hold to beliefs that are distinctively opposite to orthodox Christianity”

A group that is gathered about a person or persons in their teaching based upon their

miss-interpretations of the Bible

Exclusive group promoting esoteric interests

How Exclusive Is Jesus – Salvation?

• Jesus the Only Way (Jn. 14:6)

How Exclusive Is Jesus – Salvation?

• Jesus the Only Way (Jn. 14:6) • The Saved were not added to everything –

but to “the church” (Acts 2:47 KJV)

How Exclusive Is Jesus – Salvation?

• Jesus the Only Way (Jn. 14:6) • The Saved were not added to everything –

but to “the church” (Acts 2:47 KJV)• The Church (ekklesia) – “Called Out” of

darkness to light – can you be saved by remaining in Darkness? (I Pet. 2:9, 2 Thess. 2:14)

How Exclusive Is Jesus – Salvation?

• Jesus the Only Way (Jn. 14:6) • The Saved were not added to everything – but

to “the church” (Acts 2:47 KJV)• The Church (ekklesia) – “Called Out” of

darkness to light – can you be saved by remaining in Darkness? (I Pet. 2:9, 2 Thess. 2:14)

• The church is the one body of Christ – exclusive bride of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23, 4:4, 5:23, 26, 27, 29-30)

The Baptists’ Doctrine of Salvation:

Salvation is by Grace Alone through Faith

Alone In Christ Alone

Ephesians 2:5, 8? Romans 3:28?

James 2:24, 14

Does Faith stand in the way of Christ? Or does Faith relate to

Christ demanding both?

Salvation is by Grace Alone through Faith Alone In Christ Alone – Baptists’ Statement

Does Faith stand in the way of Christ? Or does Faith relate to

Christ demanding both?

Salvation is by Grace Alone through Faith Alone In Christ Alone – Baptists’ Statement

Does Baptism stand in the way of Christ? Or, does Baptism relate to Christ

demanding both? (Mark 16:16, Rom. 6:3-4; 6:17-18, Heb. 5:9, Acts 2:38)

Grace – Faith – Obedience Do not contradict each other

(Heb. 11:30)

Salvation is by Grace Alone through Faith Alone In Christ Alone – Baptists’ Statement

Wall of Jericho Fell down by faith after obedience (Joshua 6:2, 10, 16)