2. Foundational Doctrines Of The Church Of Christ

3. The Bible Really Is The Word Of God
2 Peter 1:21
for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

4. The Bible Really Is The Word Of God
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

5. The Bible Really Is The Word Of God
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

6. The Church Is Only Under The Authority Of The New Covenant
Galatians 3:24-25
24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25 But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.

7. The Church Is Only Under The Authority Of The New Covenant
Hebrews 8:7
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.

8. The Church Is Only Under The Authority Of The New Covenant
Hebrews 8:13 In that He says, "A new covenant," He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
Hebrews 10:9 He takes away the first that He may establish the second.

9. The Church Is Only Under The Authority Of The New Covenant
Romans 7:4
Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another — to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.

10. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations
Philippians 3:17
Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

11. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations
1 Corinthians 11:2
Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.

12. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations
Revelation 22:18-19
For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book;

13. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations
Revelation 22:18-19
19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

14. The New Testament Is Law Meant To Be Obeyed By Faith
John 12:48
48 He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.

15. The New Testament Is Law Meant To Be Obeyed By Faith
James 2:12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.
Hebrews 7:12 For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law.
John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments.