1. The
New Testament
Church

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

3. It’s Standard and Discipline
The New Testament Church
Review
It’s Standard and Discipline
1. Jesus is the Only Head
2. OT is Not Her Law
3. NT is Her Only Guide
4. Application & Meaning

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

5. The New Testament Church
Review
Its Nature
1. The Saved
2. The Church
3. The Body
4. The Kingdom
5. The House
6. The Temple
7. The Bride

6. 1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses
The New Testament Church
Review
Its Organization
1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses
2. Universally – No Organization
3. Local Church Organization

7. 1. The Importance of a Name
The New Testament Church
Review
Its Name
1. The Importance of a Name
2. Denominational Names
3. Scriptural Names - Church
4. Scriptural Names - Individual
5. Ashamed of the Name

8. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
Membership
1. Finding the New Testament Church
2. Why Do I Need to be a Member?
3. How Do I Become a Member?

9. The
New Testament
Church
Its Worship

10. Its Worship Not All Worship is Acceptable Worship = pay homage toward
Kinds of worship:
False
Vain worship (Matt. 15:8-9)
Ignorant worship (Acts 17:23)
Will worship (Col. 2:20-23)
True (John 4:23-24)
Right object – God
Right character – in spirit
Right standard – in truth
But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
Not All Worship is Acceptable

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

12. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship

13. 1. The Object of Worship God (John 4:23-24; Matt. 4:10)
No other is worthy of worship
No man received worship
Peter refused (Acts 10:25-26)
Angel refused (Rev. 19:10; 22:9)
Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND HIM ONLY.

14. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship
2. The Manner of Worship

15. 2. The Manner of Worship In Spirit (John 4:24)
From the heart (Rom. 2:28-29; Heb. 12:28)
Proper thoughts (1 Cor. 11:27-29)
Not merely a ritual (Matt. 15:8)
Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself not discerning the Lord's body.
THESE PEOPLE DRAW NEAR TO ME WITH THEIR MOUTH, AND HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.

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

17. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship
2. The Manner of Worship
3. The Assembly for Worship

18. 3. The Assembly for Worship
Individualism – worship on my own without any assembly…
Assembled for worship
Acts 20:7
“come together” 1 Cor. 11:17, 18, 20, 33
C. Not to forsake (Heb. 10:25)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them…

19. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship
2. The Manner of Worship
3. The Assembly for Worship
4. The Day of Worship

20. 4. The Day of Worship First day of the week
Acts 20:7
1 Cor. 16:1-2
Significance of first day – resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:1-6)
Two items are limited (by authority) to the first day
Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7)
Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them…
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside…
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside…

21. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship
2. The Manner of Worship
3. The Assembly for Worship
4. The Day of Worship
5. The Items of Worship

22. 5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper
An example (Acts 20:7)
Instituted (Matt. 26:26-28)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them…

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

24. 5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing
Spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19)
From the heart (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)
Teach and admonish in song (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)
No other kind of music is authorized
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

25. 5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Praying
NT church prayed in worship (Acts 2:42)
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

26. 5. The Items of Worship Lord’s Supper Giving Singing Praying Teaching
Paul preached in worship assembly (Acts 20:7)
Word builds us up (Acts 20:32)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread Paul preached to them until midnight…
So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up…

27. There are no other acts of worship authorized
5. The Items of Worship
Lord’s Supper
Giving
Singing
Praying
Teaching
There are no other acts of worship authorized

28. The New Testament Church
Its Worship
1. The Object of Worship
2. The Manner of Worship
3. The Assembly for Worship
4. The Day of Worship
5. The Items of Worship

29. GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION
Rev. 2:10
Acts 2:38
baptism
JN. 12:42
confess
LK. 13:3
UNTIL DEATH
OBEDIENT
repent
JN. 8:24
believe
ACTS 3:22
hear