Christianity is Undenominational

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Christianity is Undenominational Acts 2:47b “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Pentecost - day church started Peter - Paul ~ Church is growing Spread to many parts of the world

Christianity is Undenominational “Denomination” = a division / segment “Denominationalism” = means devotion to denominational principles Denominations established by men “Church of Christ” - not a denomination

I. Denominationalism is Wrong Christ established ONE church Matt. 16:18 “my church” Acts 20:28 “purchased” Eph. 4:4 “one body” Eph. 1:22-23 - “Church which is His body”

I. Denominationalism is Wrong Christ Prayed for Unity John 17:20-21 He did not establish conflicting and contradictory denominations Denominationalism causes doubt

II. In the Beginning Christians Belonged to no Denomination Members of the church for which Christ died. Accept Christ only, you become a “Christian,” a disciple of Christ. Christians Only

Christ established his church III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 1.It has no denominational founder Matt. 16:18 “on this rock I will build my church,” Christ established his church Not a man !

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 2.It has no denominational head “And he is the head of the body, the church,...” Col. 1:18 No human head or earthly headquarters.

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 3.It has no denominational creed No Creed but Christ ! “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” Matt. 16:16 Acts 8:37 No book of rules by man !

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 4.It has no denominational name “The church” - Eph.3:10 “The church of God” - 1 Cor. 1:2 “The body of Christ” - 1 Cor. 12:27 “The church of the Lord” - Acts 20:28 “The Church of Christ” - Rom. 16:16

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 4.It has no denominational name “Disciples” “Christians” - Acts 11:26 “Saints” - Rom. 1:7 “Brethren” - Col. 1:2 “Children of God” - Gal. 3:26 “Priests” - 1 Pet. 2:5

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 5.It has no denominational organization No popes, cardinals, archbishops No church councils or conventions Each congregation is independent Plurality of qualified elders - Acts 14:23

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 6.It has no denominational Worship “Spirit and truth” - John 4:24 Lord’s Supper - Contribution Singing - Praying Preaching

III. Characteristics of the Undenominational Church 7.It has no denominational requirements for membership Do only what they did in N.T. H.B.R.C.B. = Salvation Not told to: “Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour”

IV. The Cure For Denominationalism Commitment to Bible as Standard Unity = when we have one authority All men lay down creeds, disciplines, manuals, confessions of faith, catechisms, and subjective feelings. Accept the Bible Only = UNITY

Christianity is Undenominational Possible to have an undenominational position. Preach only the gospel then it will produce the true New Testament church.

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening Jan. 7, 2007