Matthew 16:18 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Acts 20:28 John 17:20,21

Misunderstandings about Christ “Who do men say that I am?” (Mat. 16:13-16) “A god…prophet…a good moral teacher…” “Who do you say I am?” What do men say His church is? (Mat. 16:18) A sect (Acts 24:5; 28:22) a heresy (Acts 24:14) The way; that way (Acts 9:2; 19:9; 22:4; 24:14) “A cult, legalists, antis, narrow minded…”

Misunderstandings about the “church of Christ” “You’re just another denomination” “You don’t have music in your worship” “You believe salvation can be earned” “… the only ones who will go to heaven” “…the only ones with the truth” What does the Bible say?

Beginning of the Great Commission Mat 28:18-20; Mk 16:15,16; Lk 24:46-49 The first people to hear the gospel Isa. 2:2-3; Dan. 2:44; Micah 4:1-2 The beginning and growth of the New Testament church Acts 2:47; Eph. 3:6

Apostles baptized with the Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7,8,13 The crowd and their response Acts 2:5-13 Peter reasons with the crowd Acts 2:14, 22, 40

Peter explains the miracle; it was the fulfillment of prophecy Joel 2:28-32 Jesus is a man approved by God John 3:2 His death, burial and resurrection; foretold and confirmed by prophecy Psalm 16; 132; 68 Jesus is exalted to the throne of David vs 36

Saved Souls Church The Reaction Acts 2:41-42, 47 ADDED They gladly received his word… They continued steadfastly… The Lord added to the church… ADDED Church

The church is not a physical building The new birth – John 3:3,5 Babes - 1 Peter 2:2 Spiritual… living stones 1 Pet. 2:4-8 It’s made of people whose faith is in Christ and those who obey Him Mat. 28:19-20 Christians - Acts 11:26 Saints - Phil 1:1 Disciples - Mat. 10:24 Believers - Acts 5:14 Brethren - Mat 23:8 Children - Gal. 3:26-27

The Church That Christ Built The church is represented by various figures in the Bible Church - Mat 16:18 Kingdom - Col 1:13 Body/church - Col 1:18 Temple - Eph 2:21-22 Family - Eph 3:14-15 House - 1 Tim 3:15

The Church That Christ Built Philippi, Thessalonica, Universal Mat. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23 - All the saved - Local 1 Cor. 1:2; Gal. 1:2 Romans 16:16 (Rome, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica, 7 churches of Asia) - Congregations -

Terms of Entrance TEACHING & PRACTICE The Plan of Salvation (The book of Acts) Hear the gospel, John 6:44-45 Believe the gospel, John 8:24 Confess Christ, Mat 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Repent of sins, Lk 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30 Be baptized, Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38 Be faithful, Mat 10:22; Rev 2:10