I.If from Heaven, it is Authorized by God (Col. 3:17) II.If Authorized by God, It Can Be Found in the Bible (1 Cor. 4:4-6) II.If Not in the Bible, It Is.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Can We All See the Bible Alike?

Advertisements

denominations are wrong

Why we believe there is only one church Why we believe there is only one church.

Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ

“What Doth Hinder Me To Be Baptized?”

YES! I.The Lord Only Has One Church! Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates.

Charts by Kevin Maxey chart 15, some special effects, some editing, and all speaker notes supplied by Steven J. Wallace.

“Therefore Be Imitators Of God As Dear Children” Ephesians 5:1

Just Accept Jesus As Your Personal Savio Just Accept Jesus As Your Personal Savior.

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Romans 10:12 September 13, 2009.

God’s Simple Plan of Salvation

A DEADLY CONTRAST A Deadly Contrast Between The Bible & Man Because Many are unwilling To Accept Gods Word As Final Authority Today.

One Cannot be Taught Wrong and Baptized Right

A Striking Contrast New Testament Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits.

IS GOD GOING TO SAVE ALL? Most Have Misconception— “All Going To Heaven... …By Different Routes...Just Be Sincere.” Most Who Say It Don’t Believe It! Their.

1 Cor 12:13 “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into.

 1 Peter 3:15  15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that.

GOD-CENTERED NOT MAN-FOCUSED. Church The Church Is Not A Building Heb.10:25 GOD-CENTERED NOT MAN-FOCUSED.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH AT CORINTH

Herod Agrippa’s Family Grandfather Herod Matt. 2:16 Uncle Matt. 14:9-10 Father Acts 12:1-4, Agrippa Acts 26:1-28.

“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You almost persuade me to become a Christian’” (Acts 26:28) Christian Persuade Almost.

Why Denominations?. Warnings against Man-Made Religions Israel and the golden calf, Exo. 32:1, 8-10 Jeroboam, 1 Kgs. 12:26-33 (“this thing became a sin”,

Back To The Basics. Acts 2:47 “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 1. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 2 What would he think of our religious world? Out of all the many.

What’s Wrong With Denominationalism? “Attend the Church of Your Choice.” “Find a Church that Suits Your Needs.” “One Church is Just as Good as Another.”

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 19,

AM Assembly How Excellent Is Your Name Psalm 8:1-9 PM Assembly The Preaching Of The Cross 1 Cor. 15:1-4.

1 W ATER B APTISM Who is to be Baptized? Eph. 4:5; Matt. 28:19.

Denominationalism Denominational View of God’s Church

NOT HAVE A PIANO OR ORGAN? Why Do You All…. Why Do You All Not Have A Piano or Organ? Because It Is An Issue of Authority Col.3:17, Rom.12:2, 2 John 9.

Disciples - Christians Acts 11:26. The Word Misused Not all believers, Jn. 12:42; Acts 26:27,28 Not all good people, Acts 10:1-4; 11:14 Not all religious.

Baptism Baptism Defined: “consisting of the process of immersion, submersion and emergence … to dip” (Vine’s, p. 62). “to immerge, submerge … to overwhelm,

We Are New Testament Christians. No Creed But Christ We do not follow any man-made creeds (“I believe”) We follow only the doctrine of Christ (Jn. 16:13-15;

What Are Some Guidelines In Selecting Part 4. The Lord’s Church 1.Built at the right time: ~33 AD (Acts 2:47) 2.Built in the right place: Jerusalem (Acts.

Grandfather - Herod Killed Babies Matthew 2:16 Father – Herod Killed James Acts 12:1-4 Herod Agrippa Acts 26 Uncle – Herod Killed John Matt. 14:9-10.

Will Only Members of the Church of Christ Be Saved?

We are charged to test the spirits, 1 Jn. 4:1  Agree or disagree with truth, 1 Jn. 4:6  Reject error, Gal. 1:8, 9  Expose false teachers & teaching,

Heed the things we have learned, Heb. 2:1 Danger of drifting, Heb. 2:2, 3 Need reminding, 1 Cor. 4:17.

Is This an Important Question? We are to make our “calling and election sure” (2 Pet. 1:10-11). You should “Examine yourselves, whether you are in the.

Numerous churches in the nation  Can they all be right?  Does Jesus approve of all?

1 John 4:1. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world”

D ENOMINATIONAL BAPTISM Matt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15,16; Eph. 4:4,5.

 Many messages are preached from the pulpit in “churches” today:  Social reform and politics,  “Dangers” of capitalism and global warming,  Health,

Hold various ideas about conversion. –Direct operation. –Faith alone. –Experience. Are not the standard, 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 3:4; 1 Pt. 1:24-25 Men…

I Want to be Sure!.

The Church Authority in Religion: Christ God’s Plan for Saving Man.

Ephesians 1:15-22 The church is described as Christ’s body. What does that tell us about its nature? What does that tell us about its functioning?

Will Only Members of the Church of Christ Be Saved?

Our Constitution Mt. 6:24. Prov. 14:12. Jn. 12:48. Isa. 55:8-9. Gal. 1:8-9.

“CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD” (Part 2). “call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:2) –the calling included sanctification (1 Cor.

Why We Call Ourselves the “church of Christ”. Names Are Important Kids Pets Boats Products.

Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. Do not.

Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ

The Place Called Calvary

there is only one church

What if I asked you… 1. What part of the Bible do you believe is inspired? 2. What portion of Christ’s life do you believe actually happened? 3. What.

FAQ’s About the Church of Christ

Denominations: Let’s talk about “TRADITIONS”

How To Be Saved Just believe Pray the sinner’s prayer, Accept Jesus

What Do You Think of Christ?

“Biblical Salvation” ~ John 14:6.

Who Is A Christian?.

SMILE God Loves You!.

Bible Baptism Many modern theories on baptism

God’s Authority: Essential, Inescapable

Why do we reject denominations?

RE-DIGGING OLD WELLS Gen 26:15-18

Denominationalism is Wrong

“Why are you a member of the church of Christ?”

Presentation transcript:

I.If from Heaven, it is Authorized by God (Col. 3:17) II.If Authorized by God, It Can Be Found in the Bible (1 Cor. 4:4-6) II.If Not in the Bible, It Is of Men And Therefore Vain (Matt. 15:9)

Is Your Method of Salvation from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: Repent (Lk. 13:3); Confess (Rom. 10:10); Baptized (Acts 2:38) Believe (Mk. 16:16); From Men: Faith only; Sinners prayer; Direct Operation of the Spirit

Is Your Baptism from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: For those who believe (Mk. 16:16); A burial (Rom. 6:3-4) For salvation (Acts 2:38); From Men: To stay saved; Infant baptism; A sprinkling

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church wearing the name of Christ (Rom. 16:16) From Men: Churches wearing man-made names (1 Cor. 1:10-13)

Martin Luther: I ask that men make no reference to my name, and call themselves not Lutherans, but Christians. What is Luther? My doctrine is not mine, nor have I been crucified for any one. Paul in 1 Corinthians would not allow Christians to call themselves Pauline or Petrine, but Christians. Let us abolish all party names and call ourselves Christians.

John Wesley: I would to God that all party names, and unscriptural phrases and forms which have divided the Christians world, were forgot and that the very name (Methodist) might never be mentioned more, but be buried in eternal oblivion.

Charles Spurgeon: I look forward with pleasure to the day when there will not be a Baptist living! I hope that the Baptist name will soon perish, but let Christs name last forever.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church doing a scriptural work (Eph. 4:12) From Men: Churches doing unauthorized work (Col. 3:17) RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT, SECULAR EDUCATION, ETC.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church that is scripturally organized (Phil. 1:1) From Men: Churches unscripturally organized. SINGLE BISHOP, UNQUALIFIED ELDERS, PASTERS, ELDERS OR BISHOPS OVER MORE THAN ONE CHURCH, UNAUTHORIZED TITLES (Reverend, Pope, Cardinal, etc.), SYNODS, ETC.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church that is scripturally organized (Phil. 1:1) From Men: Churches unscripturally organized. SINGLE BISHOP, UNQUALIFIED ELDERS, PASTERS, ELDERS OR BISHOPS OVER MORE THAN ONE CHURCH, UNAUTHORIZED TITLES (Reverend, Pope, Cardinal, etc.), SYNODS, ETC.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church that is scripturally organized (Phil. 1:1) From Men: Churches unscripturally organized. SINGLE BISHOP, UNQUALIFIED ELDERS, PASTERS, ELDERS OR BISHOPS OVER MORE THAN ONE CHURCH, UNAUTHORIZED TITLES (Reverend, Pope, Cardinal, etc.), SYNODS, ETC.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church that is scripturally organized (Phil. 1:1) From Men: Churches unscripturally organized. SINGLE BISHOP, UNQUALIFIED ELDERS, PASTERS, ELDERS OR BISHOPS OVER MORE THAN ONE CHURCH, UNAUTHORIZED TITLES (Reverend, Pope, Cardinal, etc.), SYNODS, ETC.

Is Your Church from Heaven or of Men? From Heaven: A church that is scripturally organized (Phil. 1:1) From Men: Churches unscripturally organized. SINGLE BISHOP, UNQUALIFIED ELDERS, PASTERS, ELDERS OR BISHOPS OVER MORE THAN ONE CHURCH, UNAUTHORIZED TITLES (Reverend, Pope, Cardinal, etc.), SYNODS, ETC.