What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!
• There is only one church/body of Christ!
– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!
• There is only one church/body of Christ!
– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!
• There is only one church/body of Christ!
– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!
• There is only one church/body of Christ!
– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say?
• The world says whatever it wants!
• There is only one church/body of Christ!
– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.4-6

How to identify the church
1. The “name” is a good place to begin.
– Not a denominational name.
– A scriptural name
• churches of Christ - Romans 16.16
• church of God -1 Corinthians 1.2
• churches of God - 1 Thessalonians 2.14
• Also body of Christ, kingdom of God, bride of
Christ, temple of God...

How to identify the church
1. The “name” is a good place to begin.
2. Examine the “gospel” being preached.
– Christ adds through the gospel
• 2 Thessalonians 2.14
• Acts 2.41,47
• Galatians 1.6-9

How to identify the church
1. The “name” is a good place to begin.
2. Examine the “gospel” being preached.
3. Compare the “practice” with NT pattern.
– The pattern of worship of the church
– The pattern of the work of the church
– The pattern of the organization of the church
– Acts 2.42; 1 Corinthians 4.17; 16.1-2; Acts 20.7;
Revelation 2.1-7; 3.1-6

#1
Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins.

#1
Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins.
#2
Seek out the Lord’s church to work and worship with.

#1
Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins.
#2
Seek out the Lord’s church to work and worship with.
Will you come as we sing #?