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Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ ?

Founded upon Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11; 1 Cor. 2:2 Founded upon Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11; 1 Cor. 2:2

Began in Jerusalem about 33 A.D. Isa. 2:3; Mt. 3:2; Mt. 4:17; Mk. 1:14-15; Lk. 10:9; Mt. 10:7; Mk. 9:1; Lk. 24:44ff; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1- 4,47; 11:15 Began in Jerusalem about 33 A.D. Isa. 2:3; Mt. 3:2; Mt. 4:17; Mk. 1:14-15; Lk. 10:9; Mt. 10:7; Mk. 9:1; Lk. 24:44ff; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1- 4,47; 11:15

Christ is its head and only source of authority. Mt. 28:19; Eph. 1:22-23; Mt. 21:23-27; Mt. 7:21; Lk. 6:46 Christ is its head and only source of authority. Mt. 28:19; Eph. 1:22-23; Mt. 21:23-27; Mt. 7:21; Lk. 6:46

Organized after the divine pattern. Phil. 1:1 Organized after the divine pattern. Phil. 1:1 Elders: Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1ff; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-7 Elders: Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:1ff; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-7 Deacons: 1 Tim. 3:8-13 Deacons: 1 Tim. 3:8-13 Members: 1 Cor. 12:12ff Members: 1 Cor. 12:12ff

1 Tim. 3:15; 1 Cor. 9:14; Acts 11:22; Phil. 4:15; 2 Cor. 11:8-9. This:Not This: Ch.preacher Ch. M.S. Or S.Ch. Ch. preacher Ch. preacher Bible Pattern For The Work Of Evangelism

Bible Pattern For The Work Of Benevolence This: This: Not This: Acts 2,4,6 Acts 11:27 1 Cor. 16:1-3 2 Cor. 8-9 Rom. 15:25ff Reason for giving: “that there might be equality” 2 Cor. 8:14

The Bible Pattern For The Work Of Edification 1.Place 2.Personnel 3.Provisions Ephesians 4:11-16 Church

No creed but the Bible. No creed but the Bible. Gospel – God’s power to save. Rom. 1:16 Gospel – God’s power to save. Rom. 1:16 Complete will of God. 2 Pet. 1:3 Complete will of God. 2 Pet. 1:3 Promised. Jno. 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Promised. Jno. 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Inspired. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Inspired. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Spirit revealed. Eph. 3:6; 1 Cor. 2:6-16; 1 Pet. 1:12 Spirit revealed. Eph. 3:6; 1 Cor. 2:6-16; 1 Pet. 1:12 May not add to or change. Gal. 1:6-9; 2 Jno. 9 May not add to or change. Gal. 1:6-9; 2 Jno. 9 Understandable. Eph. 3:3-4 Understandable. Eph. 3:3-4 Once for all delivered. Jude 3 Once for all delivered. Jude 3

Scriptural in name. Scriptural in name. “The church of God” 1 Cor. 1:2; 1 Tim. 3:15 “The church of God” 1 Cor. 1:2; 1 Tim. 3:15 “The body of Christ” Eph. 1:22-23 “The body of Christ” Eph. 1:22-23 “Bride of Christ” Rom. 7:4; Rev. 21:9 “Bride of Christ” Rom. 7:4; Rev. 21:9 “Church of the firstborn” Heb. 12:23 “Church of the firstborn” Heb. 12:23 “House of God” 1 Tim. 3:15 “House of God” 1 Tim. 3:15 “Churches of Christ” Rom. 16:16 “Churches of Christ” Rom. 16:16

Members called by Scriptural names: Members called by Scriptural names: Disciples. Jno. 15:8; Acts 11:26 Disciples. Jno. 15:8; Acts 11:26 Saints. Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:2; Phil. 1:1 Saints. Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:2; Phil. 1:1 Brethren. Lk. 8:21; Gal. 6:1 Brethren. Lk. 8:21; Gal. 6:1 Children. Gal. 3:26; 1 Jno. 2:1 Children. Gal. 3:26; 1 Jno. 2:1 Christians. Isa. 62:2; Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 Christians. Isa. 62:2; Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Cor. 1:12-13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Cor. 1:12-13

Worships according to the Scriptures: Worships according to the Scriptures: Singing. Mt. 26:30; Acts 16:25; Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 2:12; 13:15; Jms. 5:13 Singing. Mt. 26:30; Acts 16:25; Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 2:12; 13:15; Jms. 5:13 Praying. Acts 2:42; Acts 12:5,12; 1 Thess. 5:17 Praying. Acts 2:42; Acts 12:5,12; 1 Thess. 5:17 Teaching. Acts 5:42; 1 Tim. 3:15 Teaching. Acts 5:42; 1 Tim. 3:15 Lord’s Supper. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23ff Lord’s Supper. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23ff Giving. 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-7 Giving. 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-7

Makes a consistent plea for unity. Jno. 17:20-21 Makes a consistent plea for unity. Jno. 17:20-21 Division is condemned. 1 Cor. 1:10 Division is condemned. 1 Cor. 1:10 Division listed as a work of the flesh. Gal. 5:19 Division listed as a work of the flesh. Gal. 5:19 Nothing of human origin to offer. Nothing of human origin to offer.

No Human Requirements For Membership. No Human Requirements For Membership. Faith. Jno. 8:24 Faith. Jno. 8:24 Repentance. Lk. 13:3; Acts 17:30-31 Repentance. Lk. 13:3; Acts 17:30-31 Confession. Mt. 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38 Confession. Mt. 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38 Baptism. Baptism. What?– Jno. 3:23; Acts 8; Mt. 3; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12 What?– Jno. 3:23; Acts 8; Mt. 3; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12 Who? – Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12 Who? – Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12 Why? – “For Remission of Sins” Acts 2:38; Mk. 16:15-16 Why? – “For Remission of Sins” Acts 2:38; Mk. 16:15-16

Because of its destiny. Ps. 127:1; Mt. 15:13; Dan. 2:44; Heb. 12:28 Because of its destiny. Ps. 127:1; Mt. 15:13; Dan. 2:44; Heb. 12:28 Lord added the saved to the church. Acts 2:47; cf. Eph. 5:23-25; 1 Cor. 15:25 Lord added the saved to the church. Acts 2:47; cf. Eph. 5:23-25; 1 Cor. 15:25 We have the prospect of a new home. 2 Cor. 5:1 We have the prospect of a new home. 2 Cor. 5:1

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Built upon the right foundation. Built upon the right foundation. Recognizes Christ as its only head and source of authority. Recognizes Christ as its only head and source of authority. Organized according to the divine pattern. Organized according to the divine pattern. Accepts only the gospel of Christ as its creed. Accepts only the gospel of Christ as its creed. In the church of Christ, I can worship the Lord, each Lord’s day without the innovations of men and yet be able to do everything early Christians did in their public worship of God. In the church of Christ, I can worship the Lord, each Lord’s day without the innovations of men and yet be able to do everything early Christians did in their public worship of God.

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Refuses all human names and recognizes only the divinely given name of Christ. Refuses all human names and recognizes only the divinely given name of Christ. Makes a consistent plea for unity. Makes a consistent plea for unity. No human requirements that must be met. No human requirements that must be met. Because of its destiny. Because of its destiny.