Christ's True Church Today

The church is a valuable & necessary The church is a valuable & necessary part of God’s eternal plan for our part of God’s eternal plan for our

salvation - salvation - Ephesians 3:10-11Ephesians 3:10-11•Jesus died for His church

Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25•Jesus built it – Mt. 16:18; Acts 2:47•Jesus is its Head & its Foundation

Eph. 1:22; 1 Cor. 3:11•It is the body of Christ – Eph. 1:22-23

•It is the house (family) of God – 1 Tim. 3:15

Investigate the church of Christ:

NO CREED BUT CHRIST.NO CREED BUT CHRIST.

•Jesus is the object of our Faith. Jn.8:23-24

•Object of our Faith is Jesus Christ

Jn. 20:30-31; Acts 8:36-37

•To obey His commands is to believe in

Christ to save us. Rom. 6:3-6; Mk. 16:16;

1 Cor. 11:24

NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE

BUT THE REVEALED WILL OF BUT THE REVEALED WILL OF

CHRIST, THE NEW TESTAMENT:CHRIST, THE NEW TESTAMENT:

•We follow Christ’s word in all things.

Mt. 28:18, 20; Col. 3:17; Heb. 1:1-2;

How? Mt. 17:5; Heb. 5:9

•The Bible is man’s only & all sufficient,

infallible guide in spiritual matters

2 Peter 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:16

NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE

BUT THE REVEALED WILL OF BUT THE REVEALED WILL OF

CHRIST, THE NEW TESTAMENT:CHRIST, THE NEW TESTAMENT:

•The Bible is our basis & common

ground for unity.

Jn. 17:20-21; 1 Cor. 1:10; Gal. 5:22-26

NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE BUT NO RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE BUT

THE REVEALED WILL OF CHRIST, THE THE REVEALED WILL OF CHRIST, THE

NEW TESTAMENT:NEW TESTAMENT:

•Creeds, catechisms, confessions,

disciplines, etc. sow discord, division & strife!

•If creeds are just “what the Bible teaches” why

have them?

•If they are more than the Bible we must reject

them! Rev. 22:18

•If they are less than the Bible – reject them! Rev.

22:19

•If they are the same why have them? 2 Jn. 9

TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE AS ONE’S ONLY TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE AS ONE’S ONLY

“RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE” IS TO:“RULE OF FAITH & PRACTICE” IS TO:

•Wear no name but Christ’s… Wear no name but Christ’s…

Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16

Reasons:

•Salvation is in/by no other Name. Ac. 4:10,12

•Christ is not divided. 1 Cor. 1:12-13

•Christ was crucified for us. Gal. 3:13-14

•We are baptized into His name. Acts 19:3-5

•God is glorified in this name. 1 Peter 4:16



Arrange no organization but the local Arrange no organization but the local

church! church! 1 Cor. 1:2; Phil. 1:1

•Organized & Authorized to accomplish

collective action of the saints: 1 Cor. 14:40

•Edification (assembled worship, spiritual teaching)

1 Cor. 14:26

•Evangelism (is the primary thing)

Acts 6:4; 1 Thes. 1:8; 2 Cor. 11:8

•Benevolence (needy Christians) - Acts 11:27-30



Offer No Worship But That Which Is Offer No Worship But That Which Is

Authorized In the New Testament! Authorized In the New Testament! Jn.4:23-24

•Worship is not entertainment, vicarious, etc.

•It is each Christian actively honoring God!

•By breaking bread - Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 10:16

•By singing - Ephesians 5:19

•By teaching God’s word - Acts 20:7; 2:42

•By praying – Acts 2:42

•By giving as God has prospered us – 1 Cor. 16:1-2;

2 Cor. 9:7



Live a Life Devoted To Jesus Christ!Live a Life Devoted To Jesus Christ!

Mt. 28:19-20; Lk. 6:46; Jn. 14:15; Rom. 12:1-2

Conclusion:Conclusion:

•The church of Christ is the only church we read

about in the New Testament.

•We must follow the N.T. or we are not a church

of Christ! Rev. 2:5

•Will you allow Christ to add you to His church?

Acts 2:47; 5:14

Get Get IntoInto Christ Where Christ Where Eternal Salvation Is…Eternal Salvation Is…

2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 5:9

How does one come to Christ & salvation?•By hearing – John 6:45•By believing – Romans 10:10•By repenting – Acts 11:18•By confessing Jesus – Romans 10:10•By being baptized into Christ – Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3

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