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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
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:
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
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:
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
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:
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