“ AND [ WE ] CONTINUED STEADFASTLY IN THE APOSTLES ’ DOCTRINE …”

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church Ephesians 1:22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,...

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church which is His body Ephesians 1:23 …which is His body, …

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church the fullness of Him who fills all in all Ephesians 1:23 …the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places Ephesians 3:10 …to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, …

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord Ephesians 3:11 …according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, …

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, …

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish Ephesians 5:26-27 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

Apostles’ Doctrine: Church For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones Ephesians 5:29-30 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones.

Common Views: Church The church has many govern- ing bodies, doctrines, names, traditions BROAD VIEW - The church has many govern- ing bodies, doctrines, names, traditions. – This view portrays a divided Christ – God authors only unity & peace (1 Cor 14:33) – Satan authors confusion (Matt 13:24-30, 36-43; Jas 3:14-16).

Common Views: Church The church is a group of churches or congregations NARROW SECT VIEW - The church is a group of churches or congregations. – This view encourages confidence in a group. – The Lord’s church is a body of members, not congregations (Acts 8:26ff).

The church of the Lord Jesus Christ

Apostles’ Doctrine Belief in Jesus Christ Belief in Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10 Change of Heart Change of Heart Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confession of Faith Confession of Faith Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Baptism in water – sins forgiven Baptism in water – sins forgiven Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Continued Obedience Continued Obedience Heb 5:8-9; 1Pet 1:14; Rev 2:10