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Marks of The One Marks of The One True ChurchTrue Church

Ephesians 4:1-6Ephesians 4:1-6

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Ephesians 4:1-6Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech

you that ye walk worthy of the vocation you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith,Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.and in you all.

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Ephesians 4:1-6Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech

you that ye walk worthy of the vocation you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is There is one bodyone body, and one Spirit, even as ye , and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith,Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.and in you all.

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The Body is the Church!The Body is the Church! And he is the head of And he is the head of the body, the the body, the

church:church: who is the beginning, the who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminencehe might have the preeminence (Col. (Col. 1:18)1:18)

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2 Corinthians 13:52 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves whether you are in Examine yourselves whether you are in

the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? unless indeed you are disqualified.you? unless indeed you are disqualified. (NKJV) (NKJV)

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2 John 9-112 John 9-11 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth

not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

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Matthew 7:21-23Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,'

shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 "Many does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I name?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!‘ practice lawlessness!‘ (NKJV)(NKJV)

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Mathew 15:13Mathew 15:13 ““...Every plant which My heavenly Father ...Every plant which My heavenly Father

has not planted shall be uprooted.”has not planted shall be uprooted.”

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Christ Is Its Founder!Christ Is Its Founder! He is the:He is the:

Purchaser - Acts 20:28Purchaser - Acts 20:28 Builder - Matt. 16:18Builder - Matt. 16:18 Head - Col. 1:18Head - Col. 1:18 Lawgiver - Acts 2:36Lawgiver - Acts 2:36 Savior - Eph. 5:23.Savior - Eph. 5:23.

Did a man or Christ establish the church you are a member of?

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Christ Is Its Foundation!Christ Is Its Foundation! ““Upon this rock”Upon this rock” - Matt. 16:18 - Matt. 16:18 The The “laid foundation”“laid foundation” - 1 Cor. 3:11 - 1 Cor. 3:11 The The “tried”“tried” foundation - Isa. 28:16 foundation - Isa. 28:16 The apostolic foundation - Eph. 2:20.The apostolic foundation - Eph. 2:20.

Is Christ or a man the foundation of the church you are a member of?

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It Begin in 33 AD in It Begin in 33 AD in Jerusalem on Pentecost!Jerusalem on Pentecost! ““the gates of hades shall not prevail against it”:the gates of hades shall not prevail against it”:

Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:31; cf. Lk. 23:43Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:31; cf. Lk. 23:43 During life of the apostles:During life of the apostles:

Mk. 9:1Mk. 9:1 When the H.S. came with power:When the H.S. came with power:

Mk. 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4Mk. 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4 When the word of the Lord went forth from When the word of the Lord went forth from

Jerusalem:Jerusalem: Isa. 2:2 & 3; Lk. 24:47.Isa. 2:2 & 3; Lk. 24:47.

Did the church you are a member of begin at Jerusalem on Pentecost?

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History of Man-made History of Man-made ChurchesChurches

TimeTime PlacePlace FounderFounder ChurchChurch

606 AD606 AD RomeRome Boniface IIIBoniface III Roman CatholicRoman Catholic

1520 AD1520 AD GermanyGermany Martin LutherMartin Luther LutheranLutheran

1534 AD1534 AD EnglandEngland Henry VIIIHenry VIII EpiscopalianEpiscopalian

1536 AD1536 AD SwitzerlandSwitzerland John CalvinJohn Calvin PresbyterianPresbyterian

1550 AD1550 AD EnglandEngland Robert BrownRobert Brown CongregationalCongregational

1607 AD1607 AD HollandHolland John SmytheJohn Smythe BaptistBaptist

1739 AD1739 AD EnglandEngland John WesleyJohn Wesley MethodistMethodist

1830 AD1830 AD AmericaAmerica Joseph SmithJoseph Smith MormonMormon

1830 AD1830 AD AmericaAmerica William MillerWilliam Miller 77thth Day Adventist Day Adventist

1866 AD1866 AD AmericaAmerica Mary Baker EddyMary Baker Eddy Christian ScientistChristian Scientist

1872 AD1872 AD AmericaAmerica Charles T. RussellCharles T. Russell Jehovah’s WitnessesJehovah’s Witnesses

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Its Designations Its Designations ChristChrist called it: called it:

““My church”My church” - Matt. 16:18 - Matt. 16:18 ““My kingdomMy kingdom” - Lk. 22:30; Jn. 18:36” - Lk. 22:30; Jn. 18:36 ““The kingdom of heavenThe kingdom of heaven” - Matt. 16:19” - Matt. 16:19 ““The kingdom of God”The kingdom of God” - Jn. 3:5; Lk. 22:16 - Jn. 3:5; Lk. 22:16

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Its Designations Its Designations The The apostlesapostles called it:called it:

““The church”The church” - Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22; 3:10; 5:22-23 - Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22; 3:10; 5:22-23 ““The church of the Lord”The church of the Lord” (ASV) - Acts 20:28 (ASV) - Acts 20:28 ““The church of God”The church of God” - 1 Cor. 1:2; Gal. 1:13 - 1 Cor. 1:2; Gal. 1:13 ““Churches of Christ”Churches of Christ” - Rom. 16:16 - Rom. 16:16 ““The house of God”The house of God” - 1 Tim. 3:15 - 1 Tim. 3:15 ““The household of God”The household of God” - Eph. 2:19 - Eph. 2:19 ““The household of faith”The household of faith” - Gal. 6:10 - Gal. 6:10 ““The Kingdom of God”The Kingdom of God” - Acts 28:23, 31 - Acts 28:23, 31 ““The Kingdom of God’s dear Son”The Kingdom of God’s dear Son” - Col. 1:13 - Col. 1:13 ““A Kingdom which cannot be shaken”A Kingdom which cannot be shaken” - Heb. 12:28 - Heb. 12:28

Is the church you are a member of mentioned in the Bible by the apostles or Christ?

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Who Are Its Members?Who Are Its Members? People who:People who:

Hear the gospel - Rom. 10:17; Acts 18:8Hear the gospel - Rom. 10:17; Acts 18:8 Believe the gospel - Acts 18:8, 1 Cor. 1:2Believe the gospel - Acts 18:8, 1 Cor. 1:2 Repent of their sins - Acts 2:38; 47Repent of their sins - Acts 2:38; 47 Confess Christ - Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:10Confess Christ - Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:10 Are baptized:Are baptized:

By a burial - Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12By a burial - Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12 In water - Acts 8:36-39; 10:47, 48In water - Acts 8:36-39; 10:47, 48 To wash away their sins - Acts 22:16To wash away their sins - Acts 22:16 For the remission of sins - Acts 2:38For the remission of sins - Acts 2:38 To be saved - 1 Pet. 3:21To be saved - 1 Pet. 3:21 Into Christ - Gal. 3:27Into Christ - Gal. 3:27 Into the one body, the church - 1 Cor. 12:13Into the one body, the church - 1 Cor. 12:13

Called Called “Christians”“Christians” - Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 - Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16 Called Called “saints”“saints” - Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:2, 4, 12, 26; Jude 3 - Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:2, 4, 12, 26; Jude 3

Have you met all of these conditions and what are you called religiously?

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Its Worship Is In Spirit & Its Worship Is In Spirit & Truth!Truth!

CommunionCommunion - 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:20-30; - 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:20-30; Acts 20:7Acts 20:7

SingingSinging - Eph. 5:18, 19; Col. 3:16 - Eph. 5:18, 19; Col. 3:16 Prayer Prayer - Acts 2:42; 1 Thess. 5:17, 25- Acts 2:42; 1 Thess. 5:17, 25 Giving Giving - 1 Cor. 16:1; 2 Cor. 9:7- 1 Cor. 16:1; 2 Cor. 9:7 TeachingTeaching - Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 3:15 - Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 3:15

Does the church you are a member of worship in this way?

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Its Work is Four-Fold!Its Work is Four-Fold! To To preachpreach the gospel to the lost: the gospel to the lost:

1 Thess. 1:8; 2 Cor. 11:8; Phil. 4:14-181 Thess. 1:8; 2 Cor. 11:8; Phil. 4:14-18 To To helphelp its needy members: its needy members:

Acts 4:34, 35; 6:1-7; 1 Tim. 5:16Acts 4:34, 35; 6:1-7; 1 Tim. 5:16 To To edifyedify itself: itself:

Eph. 4:11-16Eph. 4:11-16 To To disciplinediscipline wayward members: wayward members:

1 Cor. 5:1-13; 2 Thess. 3:6-161 Cor. 5:1-13; 2 Thess. 3:6-16

Is the church you are a member of doing the works of God or men?

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Its Doctrine is the N.T.Its Doctrine is the N.T. Christ is the lawgiver:Christ is the lawgiver:

Eph. 4:1-7; 5:24Eph. 4:1-7; 5:24 The Holy Spirit is the revelator:The Holy Spirit is the revelator:

1 Cor. 2:13; Eph. 3:1-6; Gal. 1:11-121 Cor. 2:13; Eph. 3:1-6; Gal. 1:11-12 The apostles teaching is its doctrine:The apostles teaching is its doctrine:

Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:20Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:20

Is the doctrine of the church you are a member of the words of Christ and His apostles or the words,

creeds, doctrines and manuals of men?

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Its Organization is Its Organization is CongregationalCongregational

Autonomous, Independent of other churches.Autonomous, Independent of other churches. Self-governing under the rule of Christ the Chief Bishop:Self-governing under the rule of Christ the Chief Bishop:

Acts 14:23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 2:25; Phil 1:1Acts 14:23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 2:25; Phil 1:1 Bishops (elders, pastors, presbyters) who feed, tend, Bishops (elders, pastors, presbyters) who feed, tend,

oversee and guide the flock among them:oversee and guide the flock among them: Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Pet. 5:2-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Heb. 13:17Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Pet. 5:2-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Heb. 13:17

With deacons who serve:With deacons who serve: 1 Tim. 3:8-131 Tim. 3:8-13

Members minister in word and deed:Members minister in word and deed: 1 Cor. 12:24-271 Cor. 12:24-27

Does the church you are a member of have an organization larger than a local arrangement?

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It Is The Gift of God’s It Is The Gift of God’s Love!Love! Gave the Lamb’s body for a sacrifice:Gave the Lamb’s body for a sacrifice:

Heb. 9:26-28Heb. 9:26-28 Gave the Lamb’s blood for an atonement:Gave the Lamb’s blood for an atonement:

Heb 9:14Heb 9:14 Gives the Great High Priest to intercede for us:Gives the Great High Priest to intercede for us:

Heb. 7:21-28Heb. 7:21-28 Gave the Prophet to teach:Gave the Prophet to teach:

Heb. 1:1, 2; Acts 3:22, 23Heb. 1:1, 2; Acts 3:22, 23 Gave the King to rule:Gave the King to rule:

1 Tim. 6:151 Tim. 6:15 Gives the Judge to reward:Gives the Judge to reward:

Matt. 25:31-46Matt. 25:31-46 Gives heaven as its hope:Gives heaven as its hope:

1 Cor. 15:19; 1 Pet. 1:3-51 Cor. 15:19; 1 Pet. 1:3-5

Does the church you are a member of look to Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?

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Its Destiny is Heaven!Its Destiny is Heaven! By heaven’s By heaven’s wisdomwisdom it was purposed: it was purposed:

Eph. 3:10, 11Eph. 3:10, 11 By heaven’s By heaven’s lovelove it was purchased: it was purchased:

Eph. 5:25; Acts 20:28Eph. 5:25; Acts 20:28 By heaven’s By heaven’s gracegrace it is kept in store: it is kept in store:

Rom. 5:2; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 4:16Rom. 5:2; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 4:16 For the For the glory of heavenglory of heaven it it hopeshopes::

2 Tim. 2:10; Heb. 2:10; 1 Pet. 5:1, 102 Tim. 2:10; Heb. 2:10; 1 Pet. 5:1, 10 ToTo heavenheaven it will it will ascendascend::

1 Pet. 1:4; Col. 1:5; 1 Thess. 4:14-181 Pet. 1:4; Col. 1:5; 1 Thess. 4:14-18 In heavenIn heaven it will it will remain eternallyremain eternally::

1 Thess. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:241 Thess. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:24 In heaven it will In heaven it will find restfind rest::

Heb 4:8-11Heb 4:8-11

Is heaven or a 1000 year reign on earth the hope and destiny of the church you are a member of?

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Its Scope is Universal!Its Scope is Universal! The The commissioncommission of it is world-wide: of it is world-wide:

Matt. 28:18-19Matt. 28:18-19 Its Its appealappeal is to every race: is to every race:

Mk. 16:15-16Mk. 16:15-16 Its Its invitationinvitation is to all mankind: is to all mankind:

Rev. 22:17Rev. 22:17 Its Its durationduration is age lasting:is age lasting:

1 Cor. 15:23-261 Cor. 15:23-26 Its Its fellowshipfellowship is only toward the obedient: is only toward the obedient:

1 Jn. 1:71 Jn. 1:7 Its Its benefitsbenefits are spiritual and eternal: are spiritual and eternal:

2 Pet 1:10, 11; Rev. 22:22 Pet 1:10, 11; Rev. 22:2

Is the church you are a member of universal in membership and scope?

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Its Government is An Its Government is An Absolute Monarchy!Absolute Monarchy!

In heaven resides its Head:In heaven resides its Head: Eph. 1:19-21; 4:8-10Eph. 1:19-21; 4:8-10

From heaven came its law:From heaven came its law: Eph. 1:22; 4:11-16; Rom. 8:2Eph. 1:22; 4:11-16; Rom. 8:2

Under heaven it serves:Under heaven it serves: Eph. 5:23, 24Eph. 5:23, 24

Toward heaven it worships:Toward heaven it worships: Jno. 4:24; Acts 12:5Jno. 4:24; Acts 12:5

Is the government of the church you are a member of from heaven or from men?

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Monarchy DefinedMonarchy Defined 1.a state or nation in which the supreme 1.a state or nation in which the supreme

power is actually or nominally lodged in a power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. monarch.

2.supreme power or sovereignty held by 2.supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person.a single person.

Dictionary.comDictionary.com

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Its Message Is The Its Message Is The Gospel!Gospel! Facts to be believed:Facts to be believed:

Death of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:1-3Death of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:1-3 Burial of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:4Burial of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:4 Resurrection of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:4-9Resurrection of Christ - 1 Cor. 15:4-9

Commands to obey:Commands to obey: Believe in Christ - Mk. 16:16; Acts 16:31Believe in Christ - Mk. 16:16; Acts 16:31 Repent of sins - Acts 17:31; 2:38Repent of sins - Acts 17:31; 2:38 Be baptized into Christ - Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16Be baptized into Christ - Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16 Live a moral & faithful life till death - 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Rev. 2:10Live a moral & faithful life till death - 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Rev. 2:10

Promises to receive:Promises to receive: Remission of sins - Acts 2:38; 3:19Remission of sins - Acts 2:38; 3:19 Communion of the Holy Spirit - 2 Cor. 13:14Communion of the Holy Spirit - 2 Cor. 13:14 Eternal life - Rev 2:10; 22:14Eternal life - Rev 2:10; 22:14

Does the church you are a member of preach the pure gospel of Christ?

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Its Unity is Its Unity is UndenominationalUndenominational

Jesus prayed for it - Jn.17:20, 21Jesus prayed for it - Jn.17:20, 21 The apostles plead for it - 1 Cor. 1:10The apostles plead for it - 1 Cor. 1:10 The apostles gave the plan for it - Eph. 4:1-6The apostles gave the plan for it - Eph. 4:1-6

BODY:BODY: Organization - Rom. 12:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-27 Organization - Rom. 12:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-27 SPIRIT:SPIRIT: Source of revelation - Rom. 8:14; Eph. 3:1-5; 1 Cor. 2:9-13 Source of revelation - Rom. 8:14; Eph. 3:1-5; 1 Cor. 2:9-13 HOPE:HOPE: Desire - Col. 1:5, 23 Desire - Col. 1:5, 23 LORD:LORD: Authority - Matt. 28:18-19 Authority - Matt. 28:18-19 FAITH:FAITH: Doctrine - 2 Jn. 9-11 Doctrine - 2 Jn. 9-11 BAPTISM:BAPTISM: Practice - Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:4-5; Col. 2:12 Practice - Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:4-5; Col. 2:12 GOD:GOD: Service, & Love - Rom. 6:16; Matt. 22:37 Service, & Love - Rom. 6:16; Matt. 22:37

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Bible Baptism - One Bible Baptism - One BaptismBaptism

The The subjectssubjects - - Believers!Believers! Acts 8:12Acts 8:12

The The actionaction - - Burial Burial in water!in water! Col. 2:12; Rom. 6:4; Acts 8:38; cf. Jn. 3:23Col. 2:12; Rom. 6:4; Acts 8:38; cf. Jn. 3:23

The The designdesign - - “for the remission of sins” “for the remission of sins” 1 Pet. 3:21; Acts 22:16; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:381 Pet. 3:21; Acts 22:16; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38

Does the church you are a member practice the “ONE baptism?” (Eph. 4:5)

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Its Life!Its Life! Is the Is the word word of Christ:of Christ:

As the As the eternal eternal word – Matt. 24:35; 1 Pet. 1:25word – Matt. 24:35; 1 Pet. 1:25 As the As the inspiredinspired word - 2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Cor. 2:13 word - 2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Cor. 2:13 As the As the life givinglife giving word - Matt. 4:4; Jn. 8:24; Rom. 8:13 word - Matt. 4:4; Jn. 8:24; Rom. 8:13 As the As the infallibleinfallible word - Ps. 119:160 word - Ps. 119:160 As the As the completecomplete word - 2 Tim. 3:16-17 word - 2 Tim. 3:16-17 As theAs the sufficient sufficient word - Jude 3; Jn. 20:30, 31 word - Jude 3; Jn. 20:30, 31 As the As the powerfulpowerful word - Heb. 4:12; Rom. 1:16 word - Heb. 4:12; Rom. 1:16 As the As the comfortingcomforting word - 1 Thess. 4:14-18 word - 1 Thess. 4:14-18 As the As the finalfinal word - Jn. 12:48 word - Jn. 12:48

Is the church you are a member of devoted to the word of Christ or the word of men?

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Its Devotion!Its Devotion! To the To the exampleexample of Christ - 1 Pet. 2:21 of Christ - 1 Pet. 2:21

Toward His family - Lk. 2:51; Jn. 19:26-27Toward His family - Lk. 2:51; Jn. 19:26-27 Toward His father - Jn. 5:30; 6:38; 8:29; Lk. Toward His father - Jn. 5:30; 6:38; 8:29; Lk.

22:4222:42 Toward civil government - Matt. 22:15-22Toward civil government - Matt. 22:15-22 Toward His enemies - Matt. 5:43-48; Lk. 23:34Toward His enemies - Matt. 5:43-48; Lk. 23:34 Toward the lost - Matt. 18:11; Lk. 15Toward the lost - Matt. 18:11; Lk. 15 Toward the church - Eph: 5:25Toward the church - Eph: 5:25

Is the church you are a member of devoted to the example of Christ?

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The One True ChurchThe One True Church Its is founded by Christ!Its is founded by Christ! Christ is its foundation!Christ is its foundation! It began in Jerusalem on Pentecost in 33 AD !It began in Jerusalem on Pentecost in 33 AD ! It’s designations!It’s designations! The obedient are its members!The obedient are its members! Its worship is Its worship is “in spirit and in truth!”“in spirit and in truth!” Its work is four-fold!Its work is four-fold! Its doctrine is the N.T.!Its doctrine is the N.T.! Its organization is congregational!Its organization is congregational! It is the gift of God’s love!It is the gift of God’s love! Its destiny is heaven!Its destiny is heaven! Its scope is universal!Its scope is universal! Its government is an absolute monarchy!Its government is an absolute monarchy! Its message is the gospel of Christ!Its message is the gospel of Christ! Its unity is non-denominational!Its unity is non-denominational! Its practice is the ONE baptism!Its practice is the ONE baptism! Its life is the word of Christ!Its life is the word of Christ! Its devotion is to the example of Christ!Its devotion is to the example of Christ!

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