Identifying the Lord's Church: Foundation, Name, Beginning, and Characteristics

The Lord's church, established by Christ, is identified through its foundation, name, beginning in Jerusalem, time on Pentecost, governance by God's word, organization with Christ as Head, and activities focused on worship and teaching. Admission requires obedience to the gospel, and faithful Christians align with local churches.

• Lords Church
• Christianity
• Foundation
• Governance
• Worship

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1. Identifying the Lords Church I. The Founder. The Lord s church was established by Christ. I will build My church (Matt. 16:18). The Lord added to the church. (Acts 2:37-47; 5:11). II. The Name. The Lord s church in the NT. The church of God (1 Cor. 1:2; 10:32; Gal. 1:13; 1 Tim. 3:5). The church of the living God (1 Tim. 3:15). The church of the firstborn (Heb. 12:23). Churches of Christ (Rom. 16:16). Churches of the Saints (1 Cor. 14:33).

2. Identifying the Lords Church III. The Place of Its Beginning. The Lord s church began in Jerusalem (Acts 2:5). IV. The Time of Its Beginning. The Lord s church began on Pentecost, in the first century (Acts 2:1). V. Its Constitution. The Lord s church is governed only by the word of God as it is taught in the NT (1Tim.3:14-15;2Ti.3:16-17)

3. Identifying the Lords Church VI. Its Organization. The Lord s church has Christ as the Head, and local churches led by elders and deacons (Col. 1:18; Phil. 1:18; 1 Tim. 3:1-13). VII. Its Activities. The Lord s church is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15). They worshipped in simplicity (Acts 20:7; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; 1 Cor. 16:1-2). Their work was teaching and edification (Eph. 4:11-12)

4. Identifying the Lords Church VIII. Its Terms of Admission. Obedience to the gospel was all that was required for one to be added to the Lord s church (Acts 2:37-47). A faithful Christian identifies with a local church (Acts 11:22-26).