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• Questions we will answer today:

•When did the church begin?•By whose authority was it built?

•Whose authority controls it?

•Are you a faithful member of it?

churches of Christ in the churches of Christ in the New Testament 1 of 17New Testament 1 of 17

Origin of the Lord’s Origin of the Lord’s churchchurch

Don R. Taaffe, Don R. Taaffe, Gospel Preacher, Gospel Preacher, Dunedin Dunedin 10/11/200910/11/2009

Matthew 16:16-19Matthew 16:16-19Ephesians 3:4-10Ephesians 3:4-10

1 Peter 2:9-101 Peter 2:9-10Daniel 2:44Daniel 2:44

Romans 16:16Romans 16:16

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Matthew 16:16-Matthew 16:16-1919• 16 Simon Peter answered and said,"You

are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to

him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build I will build My My

church,church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the the keys of the kingdom of heaven,kingdom of heaven, and

whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you

loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (NKJV)

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• Ephesians 3:4-10Ephesians 3:4-104 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my

understanding of the mystery of Christ.the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mysterythis mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy

apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the members of the

same body,same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.through the gospel. 7 Of this gospelthis gospel I have

become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this

grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make make

everyone see what is everyone see what is the planthe plan of the mystery of the mystery hidden for ages in Godhidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through through the churchthe church the wisdom of God in its the wisdom of God in its

rich variety might now be made knownrich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. (NRSV)

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1 Peter 2:9-101 Peter 2:9-10• 9 But you are a chosen race, a

royal priesthood, a holy nation,a holy nation, God's own people, in order that

you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of out of

darkness darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people,

but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

(NRSV)

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Daniel 2:44• 44 And in the days of those 44 And in the days of those

kings the God of heaven kings the God of heaven will will set up a kingdom set up a kingdom that that shall never be destroyed, shall never be destroyed, nor shall this kingdom be nor shall this kingdom be left to another people. It left to another people. It

shall crush all these shall crush all these kingdoms and bring them kingdoms and bring them

to an end, and it shall to an end, and it shall stand forever;stand forever; (NRSV)

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Romans 16:16

•16 Greet one another 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. with a holy kiss. The The churches of Christ churches of Christ greet you. (NKJV)greet you. (NKJV)

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churches of Christ in the churches of Christ in the New Testament – 17 LessonsNew Testament – 17 Lessons

• Origin of Lord’s churchOrigin of Lord’s church• The church in Antioch• The church in Colosse• The church in Corinth• The church in Crete• The church in Ephesus• The church in Galatia• The church in Jerusalem• The church in Laodicea

• The church in Pergamum• The church in

Philadelphia• The church in Philippi• The church in Rome• The church in Sardis• The church in Smyrna• The church in

Thessalonica• The church in Thyatira• The church in Dunedin?

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Over 350 Main Line Over 350 Main Line Churches?Churches?Thousands of Churches?Thousands of Churches?

1 Peter 4:11 1 Peter 4:11

Matthew 16:18Matthew 16:18

Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4

• Are All from Are All from God?God?

• Any from God?Any from God?• Where did they Where did they

come from? come from?• Which is right?Which is right?• Let the Bible Let the Bible

AnswerAnswer

1 Peter 4:1111 Whoever speaksWhoever speaks must do so as one speaking speaking the the very words of Godvery words of God;; whoever serves must do serves must do so with the so with the strength that God suppliesstrength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (NRSV)

The members of the church of Christ The members of the church of Christ have been saying: have been saying: “We speak were the “We speak were the Bible speaks, and are silent were it is Bible speaks, and are silent were it is silent, We call Bible things by Bible silent, We call Bible things by Bible names, and do Bible things in Bible names, and do Bible things in Bible Ways”Ways”

The members of the church of Christ The members of the church of Christ have been saying: have been saying: “We speak were the “We speak were the Bible speaks, and are silent were it is Bible speaks, and are silent were it is silent, We call Bible things by Bible silent, We call Bible things by Bible names, and do Bible things in Bible names, and do Bible things in Bible Ways”Ways”

Matthew 16:1818 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I willI will build build my churchmy church,, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. (NRSV)

Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4 (about Christ)1:22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head overhead over all things for the the church,church, 23 which is his bodywhich is his body,, the fullness of him who fills all in all. 4:4 There is There is one bodyone body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, (NRSV)

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Why is The History of Why is The History of Lord’s church Lord’s church Important?Important?

• Inheritance from God – Inheritance from God – Romans Romans 8:16-178:16-17 ((1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 3:26,293:26,29))

• Compromise is a real danger - Compromise is a real danger - Galatians 1:6-10 (1 Peter 4:11)Galatians 1:6-10 (1 Peter 4:11)

• Distinctive gospel preaching is Distinctive gospel preaching is vital - vital - Romans 1:16-17; 2 Tim. Romans 1:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:2-44:2-4

• If we do not know history we are If we do not know history we are doomed to repeat itdoomed to repeat it

Romans 8:16-1716 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then if children, then heirs — heirs — heirs of God heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ,and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. (NKJV)

Galatians 1:6-106 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any preach any other gospelother gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. (NKJV)

Romans 1:16-1716 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,gospel of Christ, for it is the power of Godpower of God to salvation to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith;faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." (NKJV)

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TERMS USED IN TERMS USED IN LESSONLESSON

• Church – Assembly – Congregation Church – Assembly – Congregation – Greek: – Greek: ekklesia NT:1577, from ek, "out of," and ekklesia NT:1577, from ek, "out of," and klesis, "a calling" (kaleo, "to call"), was used klesis, "a calling" (kaleo, "to call"), was used among the Greeks of a body of citizens among the Greeks of a body of citizens "gathered" to discuss the affairs of state, "gathered" to discuss the affairs of state, (from Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical (from Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words,)Words,)

• Christians – Disciples - Christians – Disciples - Christianos (khris- Christianos (khris-tee-an-os'); from NT:5547; a Christian, i.e. tee-an-os'); from NT:5547; a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ: (Biblesoft's New follower of Christ: (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. )Dictionary. )

• Denomination names; Catholic, Methodist, Denomination names; Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Jehovah witness, Mormons etc. – Baptist, Jehovah witness, Mormons etc. – Not found in BibleNot found in Bible

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ORIGIN OF THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCHCHURCH

• Begin; come into Begin; come into existenceexistence

• How do we determine the How do we determine the origin of the church of origin of the church of Christ?Christ?

• What is the church of What is the church of Christ?Christ?

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AdamAdam JohnJohn JesusJesus

NO CHURCHNO CHURCH OF CHRIST OF CHRIST

MosesMoses PentecostPentecost

(Acts 2)(Acts 2)

CHURCH CHURCH OF OF

CHRISTCHRIST33 A.D.33 A.D.

Acts 2:47Acts 2:47

•Matthew 16:18Matthew 16:18•Acts 20:28Acts 20:28

WHEN DID THE WHEN DID THE CHURCH BEGIN?CHURCH BEGIN?

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Apostasy (departure from truth) Apostasy (departure from truth) started from the very beginning of started from the very beginning of

the church (Ananias & Sapphira the church (Ananias & Sapphira Acts Acts 5:1-105:1-10; Demas ; Demas 2 Tim 4:102 Tim 4:10; Creaens ; Creaens Acts 17:21Acts 17:21; Seven churches of ; Seven churches of Rev Rev 2c2c) Denominationalism did not start ) Denominationalism did not start

until 606 A.D.until 606 A.D.

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JESUS BUILT HIS JESUS BUILT HIS CHURCH CHURCH (Matthews (Matthews

16:16-18)16:16-18)•Built by & on Son of God,Built by & on Son of God, Isaiah 28:16 (1 Peter 2:4-6; Isaiah 28:16 (1 Peter 2:4-6; Eph. 2:20)Eph. 2:20)

•Called out ones (saved) –Called out ones (saved) – 1 1 Corinthians 7:17Corinthians 7:17

•By God thru gospel - By God thru gospel - 2 Thess. 2 Thess. 2:13-142:13-14•Out of darkness - Out of darkness - 1 Peter 2:9-101 Peter 2:9-10•Into fellowship - Into fellowship - 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1:9, 21:9, 2

Isaiah 28:1616 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 7:1717 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, called each one, so let him walk . And so I ordain in all the churches. (NKJV)

2 Thess 2:13-1413 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from God from the beginning chose you for salvation the beginning chose you for salvation through Sancti-fication by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NKJV)

1 Peter 2:9-109 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you who called you out of out of darkness darkness into His marvelous light; into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 1:9, 29 God is faithful, by whom you were called called into the into the fellowshipfellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (NKJV)

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JESUS BUILT HIS JESUS BUILT HIS CHURCH CHURCH (Matt. 16:16-18)(Matt. 16:16-18)

•Answer God’s call, added to Answer God’s call, added to Christ’s church - Christ’s church - Acts 2:37-Acts 2:37-41, 4741, 47

•Baptized into One Body -Baptized into One Body - 1 Corinthians 12:131 Corinthians 12:13

•The Fullness of Christ -The Fullness of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23Ephesians 1:22-23

Acts 2:37-41, 4737 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" 38 Then Peter said to them,"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our as many as the Lord our God will call.God will call." " 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord the Lord added to the church added to the church daily those who daily those who were being saved.were being saved. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 12:1313 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body baptized into one body — whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free — and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. (NKJV)

Ephesians 1:22-2322 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is to the church, 23 which is His body,His body, the fullness of Himfullness of Him who fills all in all. (NKJV)

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THE CHURCH IN THE CHURCH IN PROPHECYPROPHECY

•God’s House - God’s House - Isaiah 2:2-3Isaiah 2:2-3

•WhoWho? ?

•WhatWhat??

•WhenWhen? ?

All nations -All nations - Ephesians 2:11-Ephesians 2:11-13,19-2213,19-22

House House (church) -(church) - 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 3:153:15

““Latter days”Latter days” when the word when the word of the Lord goes from Jerusalem – of the Lord goes from Jerusalem – Luke 24:47 (Joel 2:32)Luke 24:47 (Joel 2:32)

Isaiah 2:2-3 2 Now it shall come to pass in the in the latter days latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all all nations nations shall flow to it. 3 Many people shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the To the house house of the God of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.“ For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (NKJV )

Ephesians 2:11-1311 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh — who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands — 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by have been brought near by the blood of Christ.the blood of Christ. (NKJV)

Ephesians 2:19-22 19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and no longer strangers and foreigners,foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.God in the Spirit. (NKJV)

1 Timothy 3:15-1615 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the the house house of of God, which is God, which is the church the church of the living God, of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: (NKJV)

Luke 24:4747 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Jerusalem. (NKJV)

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THE CHURCH IN THE CHURCH IN PROPHECYPROPHECY

•God’s Kingdom - God’s Kingdom - Daniel 2:44-Daniel 2:44-4545

•WhatWhat? ?

•WhoWho? ?

•WhenWhen? ?

Not of this world – Not of this world – John 18:36John 18:36

Set up by God – Matthew 16:18-19 (Dan. 7:13-14; Eph. 1:20-23)

Days of “these kings” – Mark 9:1 (Dan. 2:40-43; Mk. 1:14-15)

Dan 2:44-4544 And in the days of these kings the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold — the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.“ (NKJV)

John 18:3636 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here." (NKJV)

Matthew 16:18-1918 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build I will build My church,My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of keys of the kingdom of heaven,the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (NKJV)

Mark 9:11 And He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death not taste death till they see till they see the kingdom of God the kingdom of God present with power.present with power." (NKJV)

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ORIGINORIGIN OF THE OF THE CHURCHCHURCH

OT OT ProphecyProphecy

Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

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COMPOSITIONCOMPOSITION OF OF CHURCHCHURCH

•People saved by Gospel, People saved by Gospel, Acts 2:47 (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:47 (Mk. 16:15-16;

Rom 1:16)Rom 1:16)

•Gospel consists of:Gospel consists of:•Facts Facts 1 Cor. 15:1-41 Cor. 15:1-4

•Commands Commands Matthew 7:21; (2 Matthew 7:21; (2 Thess. 1:8-9)Thess. 1:8-9)

•Promises Promises 2 Pet. 1:4, 10-112 Pet. 1:4, 10-11

Acts 2:4747 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church added to the church daily those who were being saved. (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 15:1-41 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you I declare to you the gospelthe gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you if you hold fast hold fast that word that word which I preached to you — unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, (NKJV)

Matthew 7:2121 "Not everyone who says to Me,'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will he who does the will of My Father of My Father in heaven. (NKJV)

2 Peter 1:4, 10-114 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious precious promises,promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting king-dom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV)

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ORIGIN OF THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCHCHURCH

OT OT ProphecyProphecy

Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

GospelGospel Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

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PURCHASE PRICEPURCHASE PRICE OF OF CHURCHCHURCH

•Blood of Christ - Blood of Christ - Acts 20:28 Acts 20:28 (Eph. 5:25-27)(Eph. 5:25-27)

•Redeemed - Redeemed - 1 Peter 1:18-19 1 Peter 1:18-19 (2:4-5)(2:4-5)

•After death of Jesus - After death of Jesus - Hebrews Hebrews 9:229:22

Acts 20:2828 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He He purchased with purchased with His own blood.His own blood. (NKJV)

1 Peter 1:18-1918 knowing that you were not redeemed with redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ,precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. (NKJV)

Hebrews 9:2222 And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood shedding of blood there is no remission. there is no remission. (NKJV)

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ORIGIN OF THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCHCHURCH

OT OT ProphecyProphecy

Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

GospelGospel Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

PurchasePurchasedd

Pentecost (Acts Pentecost (Acts 2)2)

Gospel – Saved – KingdomGospel – Saved – Kingdom

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Welcome to The Branch! Our mission is quite Welcome to The Branch! Our mission is quite simple - to help people live in an intimate simple - to help people live in an intimate relationship with God. The Branch is made up of relationship with God. The Branch is made up of people from different religious, socioeconomic, people from different religious, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, but all claim common and cultural backgrounds, but all claim common ground in their conviction that life to its fullest is ground in their conviction that life to its fullest is experienced through an intimate relationship experienced through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.with Jesus Christ.

www.thebranch.orgwww.thebranch.org

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DenominationDenomination

The church of ChristThe church of ChristBAPTIZEDBAPTIZED

SAVEDSAVEDBAPTIZEDBAPTIZED

SAVEDSAVED

UniversalMatt. 16:18; Heb. 12:23Matt. 16:18; Heb. 12:23

Eph. 1:22; 3:21; 5:23Eph. 1:22; 3:21; 5:23

All the savedAll the saved

UniversalMatt. 16:18; Heb. 12:23Matt. 16:18; Heb. 12:23

Eph. 1:22; 3:21; 5:23Eph. 1:22; 3:21; 5:23

All the savedAll the saved

Local1 Cor. 1:2; 1 Ths. 1:11 Cor. 1:2; 1 Ths. 1:1Gal. 1:2; Rom. 16:16Gal. 1:2; Rom. 16:16

Congregations Congregations of saved onesof saved ones

Local1 Cor. 1:2; 1 Ths. 1:11 Cor. 1:2; 1 Ths. 1:1Gal. 1:2; Rom. 16:16Gal. 1:2; Rom. 16:16

Congregations Congregations of saved onesof saved ones

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Conclusion:Conclusion:Entering the church of Entering the church of Christ Christ (How to be saved)(How to be saved)

HEAR - HEAR - John 6:45John 6:45BELIEVE - BELIEVE - John 8:24John 8:24CONFESS - CONFESS - Roman 10:9-10Roman 10:9-10REPENT - REPENT - Acts 17:30Acts 17:30BE BAPTIZED - BE BAPTIZED - Acts 22:16Acts 22:16

“ “to the to the Church” Church” Acts 2:47Acts 2:47

“ “to the to the Church” Church” Acts 2:47Acts 2:47

BE FAITHFUL BE FAITHFUL Luke 6:40, 46Luke 6:40, 46