3. We have examined  The Corruption of Mainstream Religion  The Seduction of The Social Gospel  The Pitfalls of Denominationalism

4. Our plea: Restore The Religion of Christ  His religion is right  Religions of men are confusing  Religions of men are soul-damning

6. Complete gospel revealed to men In the 1 st Century  Promised by Christ, Jn. 16:7-15  Fulfilled, 1 Cor. 2:7-10; Eph. 3:1-5; 2 Pt. 1:3

7. No ongoing revelation  Spiritual gifts required, 1 Cor. 12:1-10  Spiritual gifts to end, 1 Cor. 13:8-13  Gifts via apostles, Acts 8:14-18  No apostles today!

8. If there is ongoing revelation, then…  Where are the new books?  Why did it take 2,000 years to reveal truth?  Were the people before in darkness?  Is God a respecter of persons?

9. Jesus has all authority, Mt. 28:18  As the Son of God, Rom. 1:4  As the Savior of Man, Acts 4:12  As the Head of the Church, Col. 1:18  As the King of kings, Rev. 19:13-16

10. His word has authority, Jn. 12:48  Not the men, Mt. 10:16-20  Not the churches ∙Jesus established the Church, Mt. 16:18 ∙Truth governed local churches, 1 Cor. 1:2; Gal. 1:2; 2 Thes. 1:1

11. Same authority governs men today  Law of Moses revealed about 1400 BC  In effect in 400 BC, Mal. 4:4; Neh. 8:1  Law of Christ revealed in 1 st Century AD  In effect in 21 st Century AD

12. Men have strayed from the New Testament  Worship: instrumental music, carnival  Work: entertainment, motorcycle give away  Organization: clergy, denominational bodies  Names of men: Lutheran, Methodist…

13. To practice the religion of Christ, We must follow the NT authority of Christ  Worship, Acts 2:42; Eph. 5:18, 19  Work, 1 Tim. 3:15; 1 Thes. 1:6-9  Organization, Phil. 1:1; 1 Tim. 3:1-7  Bible names, Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 1:2