1. The
New Testament
Church

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

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

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

5. I. Origin of the NT Church II. Establishment of the NT Church
The New Testament Church
Review
Origin and Establishment
I. Origin of the NT Church
II. Establishment of the NT Church
Divine in origin – Began in the mind of God
Establish in Jerusalem (by Christ) in 33 AD

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

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

8. The New Testament Church
Review
Its Work
I. Determining the Work
II. Scriptural Work
III. Unscriptural Work

9. II. The Manner of Worship III. The Assembly for Worship
The New Testament Church
Review
Its Worship
I. The Object of Worship
II. The Manner of Worship
III. The Assembly for Worship
IV. The Day of Worship
V. The Items of Worship

10. The
New Testament
Church
Its Name

11. Its Name A name is key to identity of any person, place or thing.
Name: “ A word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called or known.”
What is the name of the New Testament church?
Seek to answer these questions:
Is a name important?
Is one name used to the exclusion of all others?
What is wrong with some of the names used by churches today?

12. I. The Importance of a Name
The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
“Names do not matter.”
“There is nothing in a name.”

13. I. The Importance of a Name
Your Name?
Is it important?
Does it matter if we call you by someone else’s name?
Can we call you Jezebel? Judas?
Would it matter if your wife wears the name of another man?

14. I. The Importance of a Name
Your Name?
Can We Call the Church by Any Name?
“Church of Rader”?
“Church of Satan”?

15. I. The Importance of a Name
Your Name?
Can We Call the Church by Any Name?
Could We Call One Religious Group by Name of Another?
Jew – a Catholic?
Catholic – a Buddhist?
Presbyterian – a Muslim?
Nazarene – a Methodist?
Church of God – a Free Will Baptist?
Jehovah’s Witness – a Mormon?
Free Will Baptist – a Primitive Baptist?

16. I. The Importance of a Name
Your Name?
Can We Call the Church by Any Name?
Could We Call One Religious Group by Name of Another?
Bride of Christ should wear husband’s name (2 Cor. 11:2; Rom. 7:1-4)
Do all (including name) by authority (Col. 3:17)
Speak as oracles of God (1 Pet. 4:11)

17. I. The Importance of a Name II. Denominational Names
The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
II. Denominational Names

18. II. Denominational Names
Reason & Meaning of Names?
Many of the modern names came – Reformation
Scope of church – “Catholic” (Universal)
Man – “Lutheran” (Martin Luther)
Form of government – “Presbyterian” / “Episcopal”
Practice – “Baptist” (immersion)
Belief / Doctrine – “Pentecostal” (Oneness)

19. II. Denominational Names
Reason & Meaning of Names?
Divisive / Sectarian
Various names – is the idea that God’s people (church as a whole) is divided into denominations

20. Denominationalism / Sectarianism
God’s People
(The Saved)
Adventist
Presb.
Catholic
Nazarene
Ch. Of
Christ
Ch. Of God
Methodist
Baptist

21. Argued that Jesus is talking About Denominations John 15:1-7
1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
Argued that
Jesus is talking
About
Denominations

22. Argued that Jesus is talking About Denominations John 15:1-7
1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
Argued that
Jesus is talking
About
Denominations

23. II. Denominational Names
Reason & Meaning of Names?
Divisive / Sectarian
Various names – is the idea that God’s people (church as a whole) is divided into denominations
God has a plan for unity (John 17:20-21)
Called by different names is divisive (1 Cor. 1:10-ff)

24. The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
II. Denominational Names
III. Scriptural Names - Church

25. III. Scriptural Names - Church
Church of God (1 Cor. 1:2; Acts 20:28)
Church of Firstborn (Heb. 12:23)
Churches of Christ (Rom. 16:16)
Body of Christ (Col. 1:24)
House of God (1 Tim. 3:15)
The Church (Rom. 16:1; Rev. 2:1, 8; 3:14)

26. The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
II. Denominational Names
III. Scriptural Names - Church
IV. Scriptural Names - Individual

27. IV. Scriptural Names - Individual
There is a Difference in the Individual & The Church (1 Tim. 5:16)
Body is not one member but many (1 Cor. 12:14)
What individual is called – not name of the church (vice versa)
Individual cannot say, “I am a church of Christ”

28. IV. Scriptural Names - Individual
There is a Difference in the Individual & The Church (1 Tim. 5:16)
What Individuals were Called:
Christians (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16) – focus on relationship to Christ
Children of God (Gal. 3:26) – focus on relationship to God
Disciples (Acts 11:26) – focus on following teaching
Saints (1 Cor. 1:1-2) – focus on separation
Brethren (Col. 1:2; 1 Cor. 1:10) – focus on relationship to one another

29. The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
II. Denominational Names
III. Scriptural Names - Church
IV. Scriptural Names - Individual
V. Ashamed of the Name

30. V. Ashamed of the Name We Should Never be Ashamed of Our Name
Not be ashamed of gospel (Rom. 1:16)
Not be ashamed of fellow Christians (2 Tim. 1:8)
Not be ashamed of name Christian (1 Pet. 4:16)
Lord was not ashamed to be call with brethren (Heb. 2:11)
God is not ashamed to be called our God (Heb. 11:16)

31. V. Ashamed of the Name We Should Never be Ashamed of Our Name
What Would You Think of Someone Ashamed of Your Name?
What if children ashamed to wear your name?
What if wife ashamed to wear your name?
What if someone introduced you – didn’t use your real or full name?

32. V. Ashamed of the Name We Should Never be Ashamed of Our Name
What Would You Think of Someone Ashamed of Your Name?
Some are Ashamed of the Name
Some churches – removed the name from sign
Some churches – not used name in advertisement
Some Christian hesitate to tell where go to church

33. The New Testament Church
Its Name
I. The Importance of a Name
II. Denominational Names
III. Scriptural Names - Church
IV. Scriptural Names - Individual
V. Ashamed of the Name