1. Why We Believe What We Believe About One Church
Matthew 16:13 – 19

2. 1. Jesus Promised to Build One Church
A. One Church – Matthew 16:13-19
B. One Kingdom – Matthew 13:44- 45; John 18:36
C. One Bride – John 3:29; 2 Cor. 11:2

3. Characteristics Of The Church Universal
1. It consists of all the saved (Mark 16:16; Acts 8:39)
2. Enter only by being added by the Lord (Acts 2:47)
3. We must be in the church to be saved (Eph. 5:23)
4. There is just one (Eph. 1:22-23)
5. It began on Day of Pentecost (Acts 2; 11:15)
6. There are no earthly headquarters (Phil. 3:20)
7. It cannot be divided (Eph. 4:4)
8. Death doesn’t affect membership (Phil. 1:21)

4. 2. The Apostles Taught Only One Church
Acts 20:28
Ephesians 1:22-23
Ephesians 4:3-6
1 Timothy 3:15

5. 3. Jesus’ Followers Established One Church:
Romans 1:7
1 Cor. 1:2
Eph. 1:1; Phil. 1:1
Col. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1

6. Characteristics Of The Church Locally
1. It Consists of the saved/Christians in one location
(1 Cor. 1:2)
2. Enter by placing our membership (Acts 9:26-28)
3. Enrolled by human judgment (Heb. 13:17)
4. There are many congregations (Rom. 16:16)
5. It begins wherever people join together (Acts :26)
6. It has earthly organization (Phil. 1:1)
7. It can be divided (John 17:20-21)
8. Death does affect membership (Acts 8:1-2)

7. How Do We Become A Member Of Jesus’ Church
We Must Be Baptized Into His Church
Hear Him (Romans 10:17)
Believe Him (Mark 16:16)
Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)
Confess Him (Acts 8:37)
Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)
Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)
We Must Be Restored If Unfaithful To His Church
Come Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)
Repent (Acts 8:22)
Pray (James 5:16)