2. basic doctrine (Acts 15:1-2) jealousy (1 Cor 3:1-3) misplaced devotion (Rev 2:2-4) false teachers (Rev 2:12-17) fellowshipped sin (Rev 2:18-29) pride (Rev 3:1-6) prosperity (Rev 3:14-22)

3. disciples multiplied (Acts 2-6) ethnic convergence (Acts 6:1) religious cults (1 John 2:18-19)

4. Identity “Who are we?” “What are we supposed to do?”

5. The church …is the Lord’s (Matt 16:18; Eph 1:22-23) …glorifies God (John 15:7-8) …is the fullness of Christ (Eph 4:11-13). …preaches Christ’s authority (1 John 4:14; Acts 2:36- 38; Mark 16:15-16). …uses Scripture for the mission (2 Tim 3:16-17).

6. To know our identity in Christ & to press on toward the eternal glory in heaven  1 Peter 1:8-9  8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, & though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible & full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.