What is the church? The “called out” gathering of those belonging to God Universal and Local Various descriptions – a body, bride, household, kingdom & temple

The Church - 2 Identifying the ONE True Church - 1

The church in prophecy! Ephesians 3:10-11, God’s eternal plans Old Testament – Isaiah 2:2-3 (Micah 4:1- 3) – “latter days” Zion, Jerusalem Daniel 2:44 – in the days of these kings…

The church in prophecy! Matthew 3:1-2, John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus foretold of it Matthew 4:17 Matthew 16:18-19 Mark 9:1

The church Pentecost Acts 2, the day it began. Peter preached it as the beginning – Joel 2: (Acts 2:16-21) Acts 11:15

The church Pentecost After Acts 2 Church – Acts 2:47, Eph. 1:22-23, 1 Cor. 1:2, etc. Kingdom – Col. 1:13, 4:11; Rev. 1:9, etc.

Qualities of the Universal Church Composed of all who are saved – Acts 2:47 Heb. 12:22-23

Qualities of the Universal Church Christ is its head – Ephesians 1:22-23 Colossians 1:18 There is no other!

Qualities of the Universal Church Jesus is Savior of the body– Ephesians 5:23

Qualities of the Universal Church We are added to her by the Lord Acts 2:41, 47 Hebrews 12:23 - Registered in heaven

Qualities of the Universal Church There is only ONE church Ephesians 4:4 Eph. 1: Body – individual Christians – 1 Cor. 12:12-23, Eph. 4:16, Rom. 12:4,5

Qualities of the Universal Church There is no EARTHLY organization - There is organization - Ephesians 2: Peter 2:5 - But NO earthly organization

Qualities of the Universal Church It cannot be divided - since it is in heaven, no mistakes! John 17:20-21 Where there is division there are spiritual problems!

Qualities of the Universal Church Death does not change one’s membership. Revelation 14:13 Revelation 2:10, Heb. 12:22-23

Are you part of the ONE true church?