The New Testament Church

“Upon this rock, I will build My church” Matt. 16:18 “Upon this rock, I will build My church” Thus, this is the Lord’s church Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine institution

It’s Standard and Discipline The New Testament Church Review It’s Standard and Discipline 1. Jesus is the Only Head 2. OT is Not Her Law 3. NT is Her Only Guide 4. Application & Meaning

The New Testament Church Review Origin and Establishment 1. Origin of the NT Church 2. Establishment of the NT Church Divine in origin – Began in the mind of God Establish in Jerusalem (by Christ) in 33 AD

The New Testament Church Review Its Nature 1. The Saved 2. The Church 3. The Body 4. The Kingdom 5. The House 6. The Temple 7. The Bride

1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses The New Testament Church Review Its Organization 1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses 2. Universally – No Organization 3. Local Church Organization

1. The Importance of a Name The New Testament Church Review Its Name 1. The Importance of a Name 2. Denominational Names 3. Scriptural Names - Church 4. Scriptural Names - Individual 5. Ashamed of the Name

1. Finding the New Testament Church Membership 1. Finding the New Testament Church 2. Why Do I Need to be a Member? 3. How Do I Become a Member?

The New Testament Church Its Worship

Its Worship Not All Worship is Acceptable Worship = pay homage toward Kinds of worship: False Vain worship (Matt. 15:8-9) Ignorant worship (Acts 17:23) Will worship (Col. 2:20-23) True (John 4:23-24) Right object – God Right character – in spirit Right standard – in truth But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. Not All Worship is Acceptable

How did the church in the New Testament worship?

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship

1. The Object of Worship God (John 4:23-24; Matt. 4:10) No other is worthy of worship No man received worship Peter refused (Acts 10:25-26) Angel refused (Rev. 19:10; 22:9) Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND HIM ONLY.

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship 2. The Manner of Worship

2. The Manner of Worship In Spirit (John 4:24) From the heart (Rom. 2:28-29; Heb. 12:28) Proper thoughts (1 Cor. 11:27-29) Not merely a ritual (Matt. 15:8) Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself not discerning the Lord's body. THESE PEOPLE DRAW NEAR TO ME WITH THEIR MOUTH, AND HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.

2. The Manner of Worship In Spirit (John 4:24) In Truth (John 4:24) According to the word (John 17:17) As God directs and authorizes: Cain and Abel (Gen. 4:3-4; Heb. 11:4) Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10:1-2) Not at liberty to worship as we wish

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship 2. The Manner of Worship 3. The Assembly for Worship

3. The Assembly for Worship Individualism – worship on my own without any assembly… Assembled for worship Acts 20:7 “come together” 1 Cor. 11:17, 18, 20, 33 C. Not to forsake (Heb. 10:25) Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them…

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship 2. The Manner of Worship 3. The Assembly for Worship 4. The Day of Worship

4. The Day of Worship First day of the week Acts 20:7 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Significance of first day – resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:1-6) Two items are limited (by authority) to the first day Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7) Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2) Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them… Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside… Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside…

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship 2. The Manner of Worship 3. The Assembly for Worship 4. The Day of Worship 5. The Items of Worship

5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper An example (Acts 20:7) Instituted (Matt. 26:26-28) Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them…

5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving On first day (1 Cor. 16:1-2) As prospered (1 Cor. 16:1-2) Cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:7) Liberally (2 Cor. 9:6)

5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19) From the heart (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) Teach and admonish in song (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) No other kind of music is authorized speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Praying NT church prayed in worship (Acts 2:42) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Praying Teaching Paul preached in worship assembly (Acts 20:7) Word builds us up (Acts 20:32) Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them until midnight… So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up…

There are no other acts of worship authorized 5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Praying Teaching There are no other acts of worship authorized

The New Testament Church Its Worship 1. The Object of Worship 2. The Manner of Worship 3. The Assembly for Worship 4. The Day of Worship 5. The Items of Worship

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION Rev. 2:10 Acts 2:38 baptism JN. 12:42 confess LK. 13:3 UNTIL DEATH OBEDIENT repent JN. 8:24 believe ACTS 3:22 hear