1. What is the church of Christ? n There is a definite entrance into this relationship with Jesus.

2. What is the church of Christ? n There is a definite entrance into this relationship with Jesus. n Jesus plainly stated that there would only be one church as there would only be one head. (Mt 16:18; Eph 1:22-23; 4:4-6)

3. What is the church of Christ? n Matthew 16:18 - "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

4. What is the church of Christ? n Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

5. What is the church of Christ? n Ephesians 4:4-6 - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

6. What is the church of Christ? n How did Jesus build His church? (Acts 2:36-41)

7. What is the church of Christ? n Acts 2:36-41 - "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"

8. What is the church of Christ? n 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 "For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call."

9. What is the church of Christ? n 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

10. What is the church of Christ? n To be a Christian is to be in the church of Christ, or Christ's body. (Rom 6:3; 1 Cor 12:13)

11. What is the church of Christ? n Romans 6:3 - Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

12. What is the church of Christ? n 1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body -- whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free -- and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.

13. What is the church of Christ? n What do you mean by "the church of Christ?" Because of division and doctrines of men, one cannot determine God's way by the name on the sign alone.

14. What is the church of Christ? n What do you mean by "the church of Christ?" Because of division and doctrines of men, one cannot determine God's way by the name on the sign alone. n Can we know how a man becomes “justified by faith?”

15. What is the church of Christ? n What do you mean by "the church of Christ?" Because of division and doctrines of men, one cannot determine God's way by the name on the sign alone. n Can we know how a man becomes “justified by faith?” n Because he was raised we can know that His death had a great purpose!

16. What is the church of Christ? n The message of the apostles in the book of acts shows us a plan for God to forgive us and to receive us into fellowship! (Acts 13:30-32, 38-39)

17. What is the church of Christ? n Acts 13:30-32 (NKJV) - But God raised Him from the dead. 31 He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people. 32 And we declare to you glad tidings—that promise which was made to the fathers.

18. What is the church of Christ? n Acts 13:38-39 (NKJV) - Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; 39 and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

19. How does one become a Christian? n If one will simply raise the question that Jesus does in His dealing with scripture: “What is your reading of it?” then all will be well. (Lk 10:26)

20. How does one become a Christian? n Luke 10:26 (NKJV) - He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?”

21. How does one become a Christian? n Rather than reading the esteemed evangelical theologians and developing a human philosophy before reading scripture, let’s simply look at how the Apostles preached and taught on this subject!

22. How does one become a Christian? n If we take all God says then we can find harmony on this question.

23. How does one become a Christian? n If we take all God says then we can find harmony on this question. n Consider the great commission and the book of Acts. Briefly look at the consistency.

24. How does one become a Christian? n The Great commission – (Mk 16:15-16; Lk 24:44-48)

25. How does one become a Christian? n Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV) - And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

26. How does one become a Christian? n Luke 24:44-48 (NKJV) - Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” 45And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

27. How does one become a Christian? n 46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48And you are witnesses of these things.

28. How does one become a Christian? n Pentecost – (Acts 2:36-41)

29. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 3:14-19 (NKJV) - But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, 15and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. 16And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

30. How does one become a Christian? n 17“Yet now, brethren, I know that you did it in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18But those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

31. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 8:12-14 (NKJV) - But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.

32. How does one become a Christian? n 14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

33. How does one become a Christian? n Paul’s Conversion – (Acts 22:12-16)

34. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 22:12-16 (NKJV) - “Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there, 13 came to me; and he stood and said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that same hour I looked up at him.

35. How does one become a Christian? n 14Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth. 15For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. 16And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

36. How does one become a Christian? n The household of Cornelius – (Acts 10:44-48)

37. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 10:44-48 (NKJV) - While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

38. How does one become a Christian? n 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, 47 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

39. How does one become a Christian? n The Philippian Jailer – (Acts 16:30-34)

40. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 16:30-34 (NKJV) - And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.

41. How does one become a Christian? n 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.

42. How does one become a Christian? n Is salvation by faith conditional or unconditional?

43. How does one become a Christian? n When we appeal to the reading of what is “written” the answer is very plain.

44. How does one become a Christian? n When we appeal to the reading of what is “written” the answer is very plain. n If men are saved unconditionally before the foundation of the world then they were never lost. (Lk 19:10)

45. How does one become a Christian? n Luke 19:10 (NKJV) - for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

46. How does one become a Christian? n Men must hear the powerful message of the gospel. (Eph 1:11-13)

47. How does one become a Christian? n Ephesians 1:11-13 (NKJV) - In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

48. How does one become a Christian? n 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. 13In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

49. How does one become a Christian? n The scriptures basic answer is that man is saved through faith. (Rom 1:16-17; Rom 4:2-4; Acts 16:30)

50. How does one become a Christian? n Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.

51. How does one become a Christian? n Romans 4:2-4 (NKJV) - For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.

52. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 16:30 (NKJV) - And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

53. How does one become a Christian? n When does faith save?

54. How does one become a Christian? n When does faith save? n Faith saves when a man responds to a conditional promise of God. When the conditions are met he is then “calling on the name of the Lord.” (Rom 10:13)

55. How does one become a Christian? n Romans 10:13 (NKJV) - For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

56. How does one become a Christian? n The essence of gospel preaching is to establish the fact and the significance of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ and then to offer the conditional promises of salvation. (Rom 10:13-17; Acts 2:21, 38; 22:16)

57. How does one become a Christian? n Romans 10:13-17 (NKJV) - For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

58. How does one become a Christian? n 15And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

59. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 2:21 (NKJV) - And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’

60. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 2:38 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

61. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 22:16 (NKJV) - And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

62. How does one become a Christian? n Salvation by faith includes repentance, confession and water baptism. Did the jailer just believe? (Acts 16:30-31)

63. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 16:30-31 (NKJV) - And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

64. How does one become a Christian? n He had to be taught what to believe! What did he do immediately? (Acts 16:32-33)

65. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 16:32-33 (NKJV) - Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.

66. How does one become a Christian? n All that the jailer did was described as believing! (Acts 16:34)

67. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 16:34 (NKJV) - Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.

68. How does one become a Christian? n Does salvation depend on getting the right doctrine or having the right reasoning on the promises of God?

69. How does one become a Christian? n Does salvation depend on getting the right doctrine or having the right reasoning on the promises of God? n Are these any examples of those who reasoned wrong and were saved?

70. How does one become a Christian? n Some appeal to an example in the life of Christ. (Lk 9:49-50)

71. How does one become a Christian? n Luke 9:49-50 (NKJV) - Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.”

72. How does one become a Christian? n Were these men under the authority and direction of Christ?

73. How does one become a Christian? n Were these men under the authority and direction of Christ? n Did these have differing doctrines and other “religious codes?”

74. How does one become a Christian? n Were these men under the authority and direction of Christ? n Did these have differing doctrines and other “religious codes?” n Did men who had an incorrect teaching and practice of baptism have a right relationship with God without learning the “right religious code?” (Acts 19:1-5)

75. How does one become a Christian? n Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”

76. How does one become a Christian? n 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

77. How does one become a Christian? n Does the need for correct reasoning and properly responding to conditional promises cause us to be guilty of a “works” salvation? (Eph 2:4-8; Col 2:12-14)

78. How does one become a Christian? n Ephesians 2:4-8 (NKJV) - But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

79. How does one become a Christian? n 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

80. How does one become a Christian? n Colossians 2:12-13 (NKJV) - buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses,

81. Is the concept of “restoration of the ancient order” valid? n 16 Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.' 17 Also, I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not listen.’