“Upon this rock, I will build my church” Jesus said: Thus, this is the Lord’s church Thus, this is the Lord’s church Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine institution Since Jesus is Divine – it is a Divine institution Matt. 16:18

Old Testament New Testament Church Promised (Mt. 16:18) Church Built (Act 2:47) Thus, It is the New Testament Church! Not built upon OT (Mt. 5) Is built upon NT (2 Cor 3)

I. Jesus is the Only Head It’s Standard and Discipline II. OT is Not Her Law III. Bible (NT) is Her Only Guide IV. Application & Meaning

Origin and Establishment

Obvious That All Churches Did Not Originate With God There is one body (Eph. 4:4) There is one body (Eph. 4:4) Churches are contradictory Churches are contradictory Means: Some (most) originated with man! Jesus is divine Bible is inspired Conditions of Sal. Miracles have ceased Jesus is not divine Bible is not inspired No conditions of Sal. Miracles today Not Same

I. Origin of the NT Church Origin and Establishment

It is a matter of identity 1.To distinguish it from OT agencies 2.To distinguish it from religious org. started by man (Psa. 127:1; Matt. 15:13) 3.To identify its law – to see when the law governing it went into effect

I. Origin of the NT Church A.Began in the mind of God (Eph. 1:4; 3:10-11) B.Foretold in Prophets (Dan. 2:44; Isa. 2:1-4) C.Established by Christ (Matt. 16:18) D.Founded upon Christ (1 Cor. 3:11) E.Jesus is head (Eph. 5:25) Divine in Origin

Lutheranism – built upon Martin Luther Lutheranism – built upon Martin Luther Christian Science – built upon Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science – built upon Mary Baker Eddy Adventism – built upon Ellen G. White Adventism – built upon Ellen G. White Mormonism – built upon Joseph Smith Mormonism – built upon Joseph Smith Presbyterianism – built upon John Calvin Presbyterianism – built upon John Calvin Likewise, every denomination – built upon some individual, theory or doctrine Likewise, every denomination – built upon some individual, theory or doctrine

I. Origin of the NT Church Origin and Establishment II. Establishment of the NT Church

A.Old Testament Prophets - Pointed to Future Establishment 1. Isa. 2 – Last days in top of mountain

2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it. 3 Many people shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths." For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2

II. Establishment of the NT Church A.Old Testament Prophets - Pointed to Future Establishment 1. Isa. 2 – Last days in top of mountain 2. Dan 2:44 – days of 4 th world empire (Roman) 3. Dan. 7:13-14 – when he ascend

II. Establishment of the NT Church A.Old Testament Prophets - Pointed to Future Establishment B. Jesus Pointed to Future Establishment 1. Mark 1:15 – at hand 2. Matt. 16:18 – will build it 3. Matt. 18:1-3 – disciples not yet in it 4. Mark 9:1 – come in that generation 5. Acts 1:6 – had not come at time of ascension

II. Establishment of the NT Church A.Old Testament Prophets - Pointed to Future Establishment B. Jesus Pointed to Future Establishment C. Fulfilled on Pentecost – Acts 2 ( AD 33)

Acts 2:47 “…Lord added to the church daily such as were being saved” Acts 2:47 “…Lord added to the church daily such as were being saved” Every reference prior to this speaks of it church as coming in the future Every reference after this speaks of it church as already being in existence

2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it. 3 Many people shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths." For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2 Acts 2 “last days” (16-17) “church” (47) “Jerusalem” (5) “every nation” (5) “beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47)

I. Origin of the NT Church Origin and Establishment II. Establishment of the NT Church

PURPOSED and PLANNED by God (Eph. 3:10,11) PURPOSED and PLANNED by God (Eph. 3:10,11) PROPHESIED and PREPARED by Prophets (Isa. 2; Dan. 2; Joel 2; Acts 2) PROPHESIED and PREPARED by Prophets (Isa. 2; Dan. 2; Joel 2; Acts 2) PROMISED and PURCHASED by Christ (Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28) PROMISED and PURCHASED by Christ (Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28) PRESENTED and PREACHED by the Apostles (Acts 2:41,47; Eph. 5:32) PRESENTED and PREACHED by the Apostles (Acts 2:41,47; Eph. 5:32) The New Testament Church