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A Striking Contrast

A Striking Contrast. New Testament Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits. Change to Something Better?. “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor. 3:11). Change to Something Better?.

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A Striking Contrast

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  1. A Striking Contrast New Testament Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits

  2. Change to Something Better? “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”(1 Cor. 3:11)

  3. Change to Something Better? “…to the intent that now themanifold wisdom of Godmight be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places...” (Eph. 3:10)

  4. “Stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught” 2 Ths. 2:15 “Form of doctrine” Rom. 6:17-18 Bible Pattern “Hold fast the pattern of sound words” 2 Tim. 1:13

  5. A Striking Contrast NT Christianity Jno. 17:17 Man-made Counterfeits Col. 2:20-22 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. (Gal. 1:11)

  6. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Men start their churches 1 Cor. 3:11 Christ: Founder Matt. 16:16-18

  7. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Many bodies, faiths & baptisms One body, one faith, one baptism Eph. 4:4-6

  8. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Authority vested in creeds, councils… Christ: ALL authority Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

  9. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Names that glorify men, systems & doctrines 1 Co. 1:10-13 Name: Christian Isa. 62:2; Acts 11:26 1 Pet. 4:16

  10. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Denom. names & designations Scriptural name for the church Rom. 16:16

  11. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Perverted, different gospels Preach only one gospel (Jude 3) Gal. 1:8-10; Ac 20:27

  12. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Rewrite & revise creeds; new “revelation” Bible remains same Matt. 24:35 1 Pet. 1:23-25

  13. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits “Join” church of your choice Lord adds saved to His church Acts 2:47

  14. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Doctrine unimportant if honest & sincere (2 Jno. 9) Sound doctrine necessary for salvation 1 Tim. 4:16; 6:3 2 Tim. 1:13; 3:16

  15. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Clergy & laity Matt. 23:8-9 All Christians are priests 1 Pet. 2:5, 9

  16. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits “Reverend” “Father” Psa. 111:9 God is no respecter of persons Acts 10:34-35

  17. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits One “Pastor” oversees each church Plurality of elders in each church Acts 14:23; 1 Pet. 5:2

  18. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits “Faith only” saves (Eph. 2:8-9) “Faith without works is dead” James 2:20, 26

  19. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Cannot fall from grace (Heb.3:12ff) “You have fallen from grace” Gal. 5:4

  20. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Custom & church preference Lord’s supper each Lord’s day Acts 2:42; 20:7

  21. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Sprinkle or pour Holy Spirit Baptism is immersion in water Rom. 6:3-5; Acts 8:36

  22. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Baptize babies Baptize for the dead Baptize repentant believers Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38

  23. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits By vote, probation, confirmation (Acts 2:47) Baptize into Christ; into His body, the church Gal. 3:27; 1 Cor. 12:13

  24. NT Christianity vs. Man-made Counterfeits Let conscience guide (Acts 23:1) Live soberly, righteously and godly Tit. 2:11-12; Rom. 12:1-2

  25. Conform hearts & lives to NT pattern 1 Jno. 1:7 Matt. 11:28-30 Not by changing the church to suit our interests Prv.14:12; Gal.1:6-7 NT Christianity is Possible! Not to suit what we feel we need Jer. 10:23; 2 Tim. 4:3-4

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