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“THE” CHURCH. Acts 2:36-47. False Concepts. Often hear reference to “the church” What do they have in mind? Some think of Catholic Church Not found in New Testament Others think of “all churches or denominations” as making up “the church”. The Church. Purposed Ephesians 3:10,11
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“THE”CHURCH Acts 2:36-47
False Concepts • Often hear reference to “the church” • What do they have in mind? • Some think of Catholic Church • Not found in New Testament • Others think of “all churches or denominations” as making up “the church”
The Church • Purposed • Ephesians 3:10,11 • Promised • Matthew 16:18 • Established • Acts 2:36-47
The Church • Identity • Christ is builder – Matthew 16:18 • Christ is head – Ephesians 5:23 • Christ is foundation – 1 Corinthians 3:11 • Is body of Christ – Ephesians 1:22,23 • Christ is Saviour – Ephesians 5:23 • “Saved” are the church Christ’s church or church of Christ
The Church • Respects authority of Christ • In how to become member – Acts 2 • In worship • In organization • In work
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)