1. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 1

2. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 2 F“It’s the closest to me.” F“It has the best building.” F“The majority go there” F“The preacher is a good ‘ole boy.” F“It has more young folks” F“My family/friends go there” F“My customers go there.” F“The most prominent go there”

3. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 3 A Male - Name – Albert Peculiar Physical description - Bald on Top - 5’8” – weighs 225 lbs Clothing - A white shirt, brown pants, & blue Tie. A Male - Name – Albert Peculiar Physical description - Bald on Top - 5’8” – weighs 225 lbs Clothing - A white shirt, brown pants, & blue Tie. 7’-0” = 6’-0” = 5’-0” = 4’-0” = 3’0”

4. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 4 FIt is possible to eliminate some readily because they demonstrate allegiance to man not Christ. FHowever, others require closer examination and scrutiny in order to prove Christ’s ownership. FWe need a definitive description of the Church in order to know which Church is the right Church. FIt is possible to eliminate some readily because they demonstrate allegiance to man not Christ. FHowever, others require closer examination and scrutiny in order to prove Christ’s ownership. FWe need a definitive description of the Church in order to know which Church is the right Church.

5. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 5 Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices....

6. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 6 Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV)...Therefore it is necessary that this One also have something to offer. 4 For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are priests who offer the gifts according to the law; 5 who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things,...

7. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 7 Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV)... as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. For He said, "See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain."

8. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 8 2 Timothy 1:13 (NKJV) 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

9. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 9 By Examining: O RIGIN (Eph 3:10; Acts 2) F OUNDATION (1 Cor 3:11) B UILDER (Mat 16:18; Acts 2:47) H EAD (Eph 1:22; Col 1:18) STANDARD (2 Tim 3:16,17; 1 Pet 4:11) D OCTRINE – (Acts 2:42; 1 John 9) O RGANIZATION (Acts 20:28; Phili 1:1) W ORSHIP (John 4:24; Acts 2:42) W ORK (Ephesians 4:11-16)

10. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 10 IndividualAll Saved Children of God 1 John 3:1 Brethren 1 Cor 15:6 Disciples Acts 20:7 Saints 1 Cor 1:2 Christians Acts 11:26 The Church Acts 2:47 The Church of God Acts 20:28 “My” Church Matthew 16:18 Church of the Firstborn Hebrews 12:23 The Brotherhood 1 Peter 2:17 Localized Jerusalem Acts 8:1 Antioch Acts 11:19 Ephesus Acts 20:17 churches of Christ Rom. 16:16 church of God 1 Cor. 1:1 churches of Galatia Gal 1:2

11. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 11 Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Catholic Church Apostolic Church Lutheran Church Episcopalian Church Pentecostal Church Family Church

12. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 12 Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Catholic Church Apostolic Church Lutheran Church Episcopalian Church Pentecostal Church Family Church

13. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 13 Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Catholic Church Apostolic Church Lutheran Church Episcopalian Church Pentecostal Church Family Church

14. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 14 Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Catholic Church Apostolic Church Lutheran Church Episcopalian Church Pentecostal Church Family Church

15. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 15 Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Catholic Apostolic Lutheran Episcopalian Pentecostal Evangelical

16. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 16 Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Catholic Apostolic Lutheran Episcopalian Pentecostal Evangelical (Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11)

17. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 17 Part of the structure through their writings - Eph 2:20 The church (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1) The church (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1) Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors Teachers, Deacons Saints

18. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 18 Speaks through the apostles & in the New Testament Jesus (The Head) Pastors over each local church (1 Peter 5:1,2; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5) Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors Teachers, Deacons Saints Elders 65 th LR Elders 28 th PB Elders 65 Conway Elders Russellville

19. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 19 Pyramid Government - Elders POPE – Boniface III 606 AD

20. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 20 Pyramid Government - Earthly Headquarters – Regional Management - Watchtower Councils Synods Conventions Mormon Church

21. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 21 “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized the same way that Christ organized His Church in New Testament times.” The Church is led by a president and prophet, currently Gordon B. Hinckley. The President has two counselors, and these three leaders constitute the First Presidency. The First Presidency is assisted by Twelve Apostles, who are special witnesses of Jesus Christ to all the world. Leaders called Seventies assist the Twelve Apostles and serve in various locations throughout the world. Local congregations are led by bishops.

22. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 22 Pyramid Government - Earthly Headquarters – Regional Management - Clergy - Laity – Pastor – Flock -

23. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 23  Pulpit Minister and Staff Administrator?  Minister of Music?  Singles Minister?  Minister of Education?  Minister of Adult Education?  Youth Minister?  Children's Minister?

24. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 24  Singing (Col 3:16)

25. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 25  Singing (Col 3:16)  Praying (Acts 2:42)

26. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 26  Singing (Col 3:16)  Praying (Acts 2:42)  Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2)

27. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 27  Singing (Col 3:16)  Praying (Acts 2:42)  Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2)  Teaching (Acts 2:42)

28. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 28  Singing (Col 3:16)  Praying (Acts 2:42)  Giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2)  Teaching (Acts 2:42)  Communion (1 Cor. 11:23-29; Acts 20:7)

29. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 29  Music - Musical Entertainment – Instrumental – Choirs – Soloist –  Prayer - Women Leading Prayer, Praying Through Mary, Praying In “Tongues” –  Collection - Raffle Tickets, Bake Sales, Car Washes, Chili Suppers, fundraising etc...  Teaching - Creeds of Men, Perverted gospel, Politics, - Women Preachers,  Communion - Monthly, Quarterly, Annually,

30. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 30  Healing Services –  Snake Handling –  Christmas – Easter –  Dedicating Babies -  Feet Washing -  Plays (Drama) –  Concerts –  Applause –  Hand Waving –  Children’s Church –

31. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 31  Evangelism (Acts 13:1-3)  Edification (Eph 4:11-16)  Benevolence (Ro 15:25-26)

32. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 32  Teaching the false doctrines of men –  Focus ONLY On Family Issues –  Positive Preaching ONLY –  Secular Education -  Politics –  Entertainment –  Recreation – (Family Life Centers)  Social Services –  Community Services –

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34. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 34  In Designation  In Teaching  In Organization  In Worship  In Work  In Designation  In Teaching  In Organization  In Worship  In Work Will Be The “Pillar and Ground of the Truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15) Will Be The “Pillar and Ground of the Truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15)

35. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 35 By Examining Its H EAD S TANDARD D OCTRINE O RGANIZATION W ORSHIP W ORK

36. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 36  Have you been added to Christ’s church – Act 2:47?  Are you serving Christ in a scriptural local church? – Acts 9:26-28

37. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007 37