Jesus said He would build His Church Matt. 16:18 Creator Jn. 1:1-3 Savior Jn. 1:29.

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Jesus said He would build His Church Matt. 16:18 Creator Jn. 1:1-3 Savior Jn. 1:29

We need to recall the truth about the church Heb. 2:1 Though established in it 2 Pet. 1:12 For the next generation

Denominations: man’s wisdom Part of the universal church Forms -Supreme earthly leader -Council -Convention

Denominations: man’s wisdom. Authority -From man Matt. 15:7-9 -Bottom up Vote

The Church: God’s wisdom The universal church Eph. 4:4, 12 Organized on two levels -Universal Eph. 1:22, 23 -Local Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1

The Church: God’s wisdom Authority -Bible Mt. 28:18; Col. 3:17; Eph. 4:5; Gal. 1:6-9 -Top down Command

Denominations: man’s desires Singles’ ministry Soup kitchen Disaster relief Business enterprises

The Church: God’s desires, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17 Teach lost 1 Tim. 3:15 Edify saints Eph. 4:12-16 Help needy saints Acts 11:27-30; Rom. 15: Cor. 16:1-3

Denominations: Man’s ways Emotionalism Entertainment Recreation Casual

The Church: God’s way Preaching Acts 2:42 Giving Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Communion Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 11:23-26

The Church: God’s way Prayer Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 2:1-4 Singing Eph. 5:18, 19; Col. 3:16, 17

Organization Add a head? Add an office? -Deaconess -Superintendent -Head elder

Work Add a car ministry? Add a house ministry? Add a health ministry?

Worship Add prayer to Mary? Lk. 1:48 Add dancing? Psa. 30:11 Add burning incense? Ex. 30:1

Worship Add grain offerings? Lev. 2:1 Add instruments? Psa. 150:1-5

Jesus said He would build His Church Matt. 16:18 Creator Jn. 1:1-3 Savior Jn. 1:29

We need to recall the truth about the church Heb. 2:1-2 Though established in it 2 Pet. 1:12 For the next generation