2. “Upon this rock, I will build my church” Jesus said: Thus, this is the Lord’s church Thus, this is the Lord’s church Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine institution Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine institution Matt. 16:18

3. Old Testament New Testament Church Promised (Mt. 16:18) Church Built (Act 2:47) Thus, It is the New Testament Church! Not built upon OT (Mt. 5) Is built upon NT (2 Cor 3)

4. I. Jesus is the Only Head It’s Standard and Discipline II. OT is Not Her Law III. Bible (NT) is Her Only Guide IV. Application & Meaning

5. I. Origin of the NT Church Origin and Establishment II. Establishment of the NT Church

6. I. The Saved Its Nature II. The Church III. The Body IV. The Kingdom V. The House VI. The Temple VII. The Bride

7. I. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses Its Organization II. Universally – No Organization III. Local Church Organization

8. I. Determining the Work Its Work II. Scriptural Work III. Unscriptural Work

9. Its Worship

10. 1.Worship = do homage toward 2.Kinds of worship: a.False: Vain worship (Matt. 15:8-9)Vain worship (Matt. 15:8-9) Ignorant worship (Acts 17:23)Ignorant worship (Acts 17:23) Will worship (Col. 2:20-23)Will worship (Col. 2:20-23) b.True: (John 4:23-24) Right object – GodRight object – God Right character – in spiritRight character – in spirit Right standard – in truthRight standard – in truth Not All Worship is Acceptable

11. How did the church in the New Testament worship?

12. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship

13. I. The Object of Worship A.God (John 4:23-24; Matt. 4:10) B.Not other is worthy of worship (Eph. 4:6; Isa. 45:5) C.No man received worship 1.Peter refused (Acts 10:25-26) 2.Angel refused (Rev. 19:10; 22:9) 3.Titles of reverence – were for God (Psa. 111:9; Matt. 23:8-9)

14. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship II. The Manner of Worship

15. A.In Spirit (John 4:24) 1.From the heart (cf. Rom. 2:28-29; Heb. 12:28) 2.Proper thoughts (1 Cor. 11:27-29) 3.Not merely a ritual (Matt. 15:8)

16. II. The Manner of Worship A.In Spirit (John 4:24) B.In Truth (John 4:24) 1.According to the word (John 17:17) 2.As God directs & authorizes: a.Cain and Abel (Gen. 4:3-4; Heb. 11:4) b.Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10:1-2) 3.Not at liberty to worship as we wish a.Jer. 10:23 b.Prov. 14:12

17. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship II. The Manner of Worship III. The Assembly for Worship

18. A.Individualism – worship on my own without any assembly… B.Assembled for worship 1. Acts 20:7 2. 1 Cor. 11:17, 18, 20, 33 C.Regulations for assembly (1 Cor. 14:23, 26, 34-35, 40) D.Not to forsake (Heb. 10:25)

19. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship II. The Manner of Worship III. The Assembly for Worship IV. The Day of Worship

20. A.First day of the week 1. Acts 20:7 2. 1 Cor. 16:1-2 B.Significance of first day – resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:1-6) C.First day is not the Christian Sabbath (Matt. 28:1) D.Two items are limited (by authority) to the first day 1.Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7) 2.Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2)

21. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship II. The Manner of Worship III. The Assembly for Worship IV. The Day of Worship V. The Items of Worship

22. A.Lord’s Supper 1. An example (Acts 20:7) 2. Instituted (Matt. 26:26-28)

23. V. The Items of Worship A.Lord’s Supper B.Giving 1. On first day (1 Cor. 16:1-2) 2. As prospered (1 Cor. 16:1-2) 3.Cheerfully (2 Cor. 9:7) 4.Liberally (2 Cor. 9:6)

24. V. The Items of Worship A.Lord’s Supper B.Giving C.Singing 1. Spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19) 2. From the heart (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) 3. Teach and admonish in song (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16) 4.No other kind of music is authorized

25. V. The Items of Worship A.Lord’s Supper B.Giving C.Singing D.Praying 1. First church prayed in worship (Acts 2:42) 2. Prayed in assembly with a leader (1 Cor. 14:15-16)

26. V. The Items of Worship A.Lord’s Supper B.Giving C.Singing D.Praying E.Teaching 1. Paul preached in worship assembly (Acts 20:7) 2. Word builds us up (Acts 20:32)

27. V. The Items of Worship A.Lord’s Supper B.Giving C.Singing D.Praying E.Teaching There are no other acts of worship authorized

28. I. The Object of Worship Its Worship II. The Manner of Worship III. The Assembly for Worship IV. The Day of Worship V. The Items of Worship