1. Back to Basics The church of Christ Plain Bible teaching removes confusion resulting from the errors of men.

2. The church of Christ belongs to Christ Because Christ built the church (Matthew 16:16-18)

3. The church of Christ belongs to Christ Because Christ built the church (Matthew 16:16-18) Because Christ died for the church (Acts 20:28)

4. The church of Christ belongs to Christ Because Christ built the church (Matthew 16:16-18) Because Christ died for the church (Acts 20:28) Because Christ is the Head of the church (Colossians 1:18)

5. The church of Christ belongs to Christ Because Christ built the church (Matthew 16:16-18) Because Christ died for the church (Acts 20:28) Because Christ is the Head of the church (Colossians 1:18) Because Christ is the Savior of the church (Ephesians 1:22-23)

6. The church of Christ is composed of those who are saved in Christ ekklesia – an assembly of called out ones

7. The church of Christ is composed of those who are saved in Christ ekklesia – an assembly of called out ones His church is the assembly of the saved (Hebrews 12:22-23)

8. The church of Christ is composed of those who are saved in Christ ekklesia – an assembly of called out ones His church is the assembly of the saved (Hebrews 12:22-23) God adds individuals to His church. It is composed of people, not institutions. (Acts 2:47)

9. There is only one church of Christ Christ built one church, not many! (cf. Matthew 16:16-18)

10. There is only one church of Christ Christ built one church, not many! (cf. Matthew 16:16-18) There is but one body (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4)

11. There is only one church of Christ Christ built one church, not many! (cf. Matthew 16:16-18) There is but one body (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4) Considered locally — independent congregations (Romans 16:16)

12. The Lord adds you to His church when you are saved from your sins The murderers of Jesus heard the gospel and believed (Acts 2:36-37)

13. The Lord adds you to His church when you are saved from your sins The murderers of Jesus heard the gospel and believed (Acts 2:36-37) They were told to repent and be baptized, and were added when they did (Acts 2:38, 40-41)

14. The church of Christ exists today! The Lord will add you to His church when you believe, if you will repent, and be baptized for the remission of your sins!