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Religions of the World. Christianity. “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” Acts 11:26 “Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.” Romans 16:16 12 Major world religions. Christianity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” Acts 11:26
“Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.” Romans 16:16
12 Major world religions
1: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies2: conformity to the Christian religion3: the practice of Christianity
Christendom - the part of the world in which Christianity prevails
Fish symbol
Symbol of Holy Spirit
The religion that we read about in the New Testament
The New Testament Church
Not the counterfeits
Time = 33 A.D. Acts 2 - Isa. 2 - Joel 2
Where = Jerusalem
Founder = ChristMatt. 16:13-201 Cor. 3:11 1 Pet. 2:6
Bible66 Books 39 + 27
2 Tim. 3:16-17
16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Terms of Membership
Worship
Organization
Work
Way of Living
Hope
Cosmos Deity Man Man’s Plight Salvation Conduct Destiny
CosmosGod created - Gen. 1:1Universe destroyed at end
DeityOne God - Father, Son, Holy SpiritSpirit - eternal, all powerful
ManCreated by GodFree to obey
Man’s PlightSinned - began to die
SalvationLost - God provided His SonTasted death for all - Heb.2:9
Conduct - Matt. 7:12 Golden Rule
Destiny - Heaven / Hell
“…that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.” Gal. 2:5
John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Christianity is superior to all world Religions
1. Serve the God who made all things
2. Members of church Christ established
3. Worship God in spirit and truth
4. Live soberly, righteously and godly
Christianity is superior to all world Religions
5. Have love for one another
6. Abundant life here on earth
7. Promise of a home with God
Law of Moses was fulfilled with the coming of Christ
He established His Church
“which he hath purchased with his own blood.” Acts 20:28
The religion that we read about in the New Testament
The New Testament Church
This is true, real Christianity
Plan of Salvation
BelieveHeb. 11:6 Repent
Acts 17:30Matt. 10:32Confess
Be BaptizedMk. 16:16 Rev. 2:10
Be Faithful
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Evening May 8, 2011
