2. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In number.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Only one.
Multiple number.
Only one.

3. In fellowship emphasized.
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In fellowship emphasized.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Vertical:
with God.
Horizontal:
with each other.
Only one.

4. In how one becomes a part of each.
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In how one becomes a part of each.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Added to it by
the Lord.
Join it.
Only one.

5. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In enrollment.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
God enrolls,
and makes
no mistakes.
Men enroll,
and make
mistakes.
Only one.

6. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In composition.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Those who
are saved.
Some saved &
some lost.
Only one.

7. In necessity of belonging.
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In necessity of belonging.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Absolute
necessity.
Not necessary
to be saved.
Only one.

9. Only one.

10. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In their beginnings.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Jerusalem,
Pentecost,
A.D. 33.
Anytime after
Pentecost, A.D. 33.
Only one.

11. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In their founders.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
A group of
Christians;
Jesus, indirectly.
Jesus.
Only one.

12. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In Shepherds.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Plurality
of men.
Jesus.
Only one.

13. In earthly organization.
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In earthly organization.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Organization
does not exist.
Organization
exists.
Only one.

14. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In work.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL No
collective action.
Collective action.
Only one.

15. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In assembling.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Regular
assemblies.
No assembly.
Only one.

16. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In divisibility.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Cannot be
divided.
Can be
divided.
Only one.

17. “Universal” & “Local” Church
Differences in
“Universal” & “Local” Church
DIFFERENCE
In death’s effect.
UNIVERSAL
LOCAL
Major effect -
no longer
part of it.
No effect -
still part of it.
Only one.