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

The New Testament Church Membership

Membership How do I know which church is the church we read about in the New Testament? Why is it important to be a member of that church? How does one become a member of the church? What does membership in the church mean?

1. Finding the New Testament Church Membership 1. Finding the New Testament Church

1. Finding the New Testament Church The importance of finding the church There is just one (Eph. 4:4) Others are empty (Matt. 15:13; Psa. 127:1) Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.

1. Finding the New Testament Church The importance of finding the church Searching for it in a world of churches Just like searching for a lost child “One boy is as good as another” Find a boy that I like Most popular boy

1. Finding the New Testament Church The importance of finding the church Searching for it in a world of churches Just like searching for a lost child 10 Years old 70 lbs 50” tall Name is Tommy Hair: Brown Eyes: Green

1. Finding the New Testament Church The importance of finding the church Searching for it in a world of churches Just like searching for a lost child Looking for the church with all the characteristics 10 Years old 70 lbs 50” tall Name is Tommy Hair: Brown Eyes: Green Name Origin Organization Worship Doctrine Practice

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

2. Why Do I Need to be a Member? To be saved (Acts 2:47) To be in Christ (Eph. 1:22-23) To be in the family of God (Gal. 3:26-27) To benefit from the blood (Acts 20:28) To have all spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3) To have name enrolled in heaven (Heb. 12:22-23) But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

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?

3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by: By inheritance (Rom. 9:6-7; Ezek. 18:20) Joining the church (Acts 2:47) For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by: Apostles given the keys Spoken to Peter & rest (Matt. 16:18) Keys = terms of entrance And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom

3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by: Apostles given the keys What did the apostles require? Faith in Christ (Acts 16:31) Repentance of sins (Acts 2:38; 17:30) Confession of faith (Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:9-10) Baptism for the remission (Acts 2:38) Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household but now God commands all men everywhere to repent…

Day of Pentecost 3. How Do I Become a Member? (Acts 2) 22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know– 36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. Hear Believe Repent Baptized

BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED BAPTIZED Pentecost 2:14-41   Repented vs. 37-38 Were Baptized vs. 38-41 Folks of Samaria 8:5-13 Believed v. 12 Were Baptized vs. 12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-39 Believed vs. 36-37 Confessed v. 37 Was Baptized v. 38 Saul 9:1-20 Was Baptized v. 18 Cornelius 10:34-48 Believed v. 43 Was Baptized v. 48 Lydia 16:13 Gave Heed v. 14 Was Baptized v. 15 The Jailer 16:32 Believed v. 31 Was Baptized v. 33 The Corinthians 18:8 Believed v. 8 Were Baptized v. 8 Conversions in Acts

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?

Salvation Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Jesus (Jn. 8:24) REPENT of your sins (Lk. 13:3) Confess your faith (Matt. 10:32-33) Baptized Into Christ (Acts 2:38) REMISSION OF SINS Faithful until death (Rev. 2:10)