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Identifying the Lord's Church: A Scriptural Guide

Explore key biblical passages to determine the characteristics of Christ's church, including its name, organization, worship practices, work, and terms of entrance. Learn how to align with scriptural teachings to identify the true church. Discover the importance of following the whole counsel of God without picking and choosing. Gain insights into the significance of church unity and adherence to biblical principles.

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Identifying the Lord's Church: A Scriptural Guide

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  1. 1. What partof the Bible do you believe is inspired? 2. What portion of Christ’s life do you believe actually happened? What if I asked you… 3. What part of Christ’s church do you belong to?

  2. 1. We must take “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27; Ps. 119:160). 2. We cannot pick and choose what portions of Christ’s life to accept (2 John 9). You would rightly answer… 3. Nor is Christ’s church something we can divide into sections according to our preferences (Eph. 4:4; Lk. 11:17).

  3. IDENTIFYING THE LORD’S CHURCH A. “My church” (Mt. 16:18). B. “Churches of Christ” (Rom. 16:16). C. “Church of God” (1 Cor. 1:2). I. SCRIPTURAL NAME D. “No other name given among men…” (Acts 4:12). If we cannot find other names in the NT, where did they come from? Heaven or men?

  4. IDENTIFYING THE LORD’S CHURCH A. “All authority” (Mt. 28:18). B. “Head of the church” (Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23). C. Only earthly organization is local churches led by elders and deacons: II. SCRIPTURAL ORGANIZATION 1. Elders in every church (Acts 14:23). 2. Limited to “among you” (1 Pet. 5:2-3). 3. Lead by God’s word (Acts 20:32).

  5. IDENTIFYING THE LORD’S CHURCH A. Study God’s Word (Acts 20:7; 2:42). B. Memorial of Lord’s Death (Acts 20:7; 2:42; 1 Cor. 11:18-34). C. Contribution “for the saints” (1 Cor. 16:1-3; Phil. 4:14-16). III. SCRIPTURAL WORSHIP (John 4:24) D. Prayer (Acts 2:42; 12:5). E. Singing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). Can you find the worship you offer to God in the NT? If not, is it from Heaven or men?

  6. IDENTIFYING THE LORD’S CHURCH A. Teach Truth (1 Tim. 3:15). 1. Preach to the lost (Phil. 4:14-16). 2. Edify saints (Eph. 4:15-16). B. Limited Benevolence To Saints (Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-3; 1 Tim. 5:16). IV. SCRIPTURAL WORK Does the church you are a part of have the same mission as Christ’s church? Or is it focused on social events, entertainment, or politics?

  7. IDENTIFYING THE LORD’S CHURCH A. Hear (Acts 10:33; 11:14). B. Believe in Jesus (Acts 10:43). C. Repent (Acts 2:38; 17:30; 26:20). D. Confess (Rom. 10:9-10). V. SCRIPTURAL TERMS OF ENTRANCE E. Immersion (Acts 2:38; 10:47-48). F. Live faithfully (Heb. 10:26-31). Can you find the plan of salvation you followed in the NT? If not, is it from Heaven or men?

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