“Universal” & “Local” Church

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“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In number. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Only one. Multiple number. Only one.

In fellowship emphasized. Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In fellowship emphasized. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Vertical: with God. Horizontal: with each other. Only one.

In how one becomes a part of each. Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In how one becomes a part of each. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Added to it by the Lord. Join it. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In enrollment. UNIVERSAL LOCAL God enrolls, and makes no mistakes. Men enroll, and make mistakes. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In composition. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Those who are saved. Some saved & some lost. Only one.

In necessity of belonging. Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In necessity of belonging. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Absolute necessity. Not necessary to be saved. Only one.

Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In their beginnings. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Jerusalem, Pentecost, A.D. 33. Anytime after Pentecost, A.D. 33. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In their founders. UNIVERSAL LOCAL A group of Christians; Jesus, indirectly. Jesus. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In Shepherds. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Plurality of men. Jesus. Only one.

In earthly organization. Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In earthly organization. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Organization does not exist. Organization exists. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In work. UNIVERSAL LOCAL No collective action. Collective action. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In assembling. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Regular assemblies. No assembly. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In divisibility. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Cannot be divided. Can be divided. Only one.

“Universal” & “Local” Church Differences in “Universal” & “Local” Church DIFFERENCE In death’s effect. UNIVERSAL LOCAL Major effect - no longer part of it. No effect - still part of it. Only one.