I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. Or How I Came to the Church of Christ

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. The Church of Christ Came into existence 2000 years ago 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. The church came into sharp focus 2000 years ago with the promise of Jesus to build it 1. Jesus said in Matt 16:18

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. The Church of Christ Came into existence 2000 years ago 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 2:22-47 Peter stood up and began to talk…”and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” The church came into sharp focus 2000 years ago with the promise of Jesus to build it 1. Jesus said in Matt 16:18 2. It came to the attention of thousands when, about 10 days after Christ’s ascension, it is said: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:22-47. This indicated the church was no longer a promise, but a reality on the Pentecost following Christ’s ascension.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. The Church of Christ Came into existence 2000 years ago 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 2:22-47 Peter stood up and began to talk…”and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” 3. First day started with 3000 The church came into sharp focus 2000 years ago with the promise of Jesus to build it 1. Jesus said in Matt 16:18 2. It came to the attention of thousands when, about 10 days after Christ’s ascension, it is said: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:22-47. This indicated the church was no longer a promise, but a reality on the Pentecost following Christ’s ascension. On the first day there were no less than 3000 members and shortly thereafter the number increased to at least 5000 men.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. The Church of Christ Came into existence 2000 years ago 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 2:22-47 Peter stood up and began to talk…”and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” 3. First day started with 3000 4. Seeds were planted - Efforts to stop it futile The church came into sharp focus 2000 years ago with the promise of Jesus to build it 1. Jesus said in Matt 16:18 2. It came to the attention of thousands when, about 10 days after Christ’s ascension, it is said: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:22-47. This indicated the church was no longer a promise, but a reality on the Pentecost following Christ’s ascension. On the first day there were no less than 3000 members and shortly thereafter the number increased to at least 5000 men. Efforts to stamp it out seemed to help it grow. It has been said the blood of martyrs became the seed of the church, further enhance by the fact that Jesus Christ is its builder, purchaser, head and Savior.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. The Church of Christ Came into existence 2000 years ago 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 2:22-47 Peter stood up and began to talk…”and the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” 3. First day started with 3000 4. Seeds were planted - Efforts to stop it futile 5. But what of todays church? The church came into sharp focus 2000 years ago with the promise of Jesus to build it 1. Jesus said in Matt 16:18 2. It came to the attention of thousands when, about 10 days after Christ’s ascension, it is said: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:22-47. This indicated the church was no longer a promise, but a reality on the Pentecost following Christ’s ascension. On the first day there were no less than 3000 members and shortly thereafter the number increased to at least 5000 men. Efforts to stamp it out seemed to help it grow. It has been said the blood of martyrs became the seed of the church, further enhance by the fact that Jesus Christ is its builder, purchaser, head and Savior. 5. But what is the “church of Christ” of our day? What connection has it with the church the lord promised and built? Is it no more than another denomination among the already hundreds now existing? Some find it easy—almost necessary, to think in terms of denominationalism since around them are hundreds of different bodies claiming faith in Christ yet wearing various names, writing various creeds and preaching various doctrines. Each new denom. That is born gener5ally claims to be equally a part of the church Christ promised and built nearly 2000 years ago. Is the church of Christ of our day no different? Why are there churches of Christ? If they are in any way different in what way orways are they different?

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What was the New Testament Church? Here is what God’s word says: 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What was the New Testament Church? Here is what God’s word says: 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What was the New Testament Church? Here is what God’s word says: 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 3. Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What was the New Testament Church? Here is what God’s word says: 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 3. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 4. Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What was the New Testament Church? Here is what God’s word says: 1. Matthew 16:18 Upon this rock I will build my church. 2. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 3. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 4. Acts 2:47 And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. 5. Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. Is the Church of Christ the New Testament Church? 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. Is the Church of Christ the New Testament Church? 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. Is the Church of Christ the New Testament Church? 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. Is the Church of Christ the New Testament Church? 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 1. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 2. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 7. Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 3. 2 Thess. 2:10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 7. Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling 8. Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church:

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 7. Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling 8. Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: 9. 1 Cor. 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 4. Matt. 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 7. Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling 8. Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: 9. 1 Cor. 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God 10. John 17:20-21 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. 5. Matt. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 6. Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 7. Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling 8. Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: 9. 1 Cor. 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God 10. John 17:20-21 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me 11. Rom. 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others 2. Have deacons and elders

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others 2. Have deacons and elders 3. Have a preacher

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others 2. Have deacons and elders 3. Have a preacher 4. Have the name “Church of Christ” Rom. 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others 2. Have deacons and elders 3. Have a preacher 4. Have the name “Church of Christ” Rom. 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 5. Worship is simple and spiritual

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Is the Church of Christ Like? 1. Local and independent of others 2. Have deacons and elders 3. Have a preacher 4. Have the name “Church of Christ” Rom. 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 5. Worship is simple and spiritual 6. Preaching is fundamental

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Must I Do to be a member of the Church of Christ? 1. Hear the words of truth

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Must I Do to be a member of the Church of Christ? 1. Hear the words of truth 2. Believe those words

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Must I Do to be a member of the Church of Christ? 1. Hear the words of truth 2. Believe those words 3. Repent of Your sins

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Must I Do to be a member of the Church of Christ? 1. Hear the words of truth 2. Believe those words 3. Repent of Your sins 4. Confess your faith in Christ

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. What Must I Do to be a member of the Church of Christ? 1. Hear the words of truth 2. Believe those words 3. Repent of Your sins 4. Confess your faith in Christ 5. Be baptized in water for the remission of those sins

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. In Summary… Don’t be fooled into believing we are all okay and all going to Heaven.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. In Summary… Don’t be fooled into believing we are all okay and all going to Heaven. Don’t be fooled into believing that any ole church will do so long as I believe and attend.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. In Summary… Don’t be fooled into believing we are all okay and all going to Heaven. Don’t be fooled into believing that any ole church will do so long as I believe and attend. Don’t be fooled by believing God loves us so much he doesn’t care what I do as long as I believe in him.

I Won’t Get Fooled Again…. In Summary… Don’t be fooled into believing we are all okay and all going to Heaven. Don’t be fooled into believing that any ole church will do so long as I believe and attend. Don’t be fooled by believing God loves us so much he doesn’t care what I do as long as I believe in him. Don’t be fooled into believing God loves it when we dance, play instruments, or do things like holding snakes in church.