“Which church is the right one?” What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants!

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“Which church is the right one?”

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants!

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants!

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants! There is only one church/body of Christ! – Ephesians ; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants! There is only one church/body of Christ! – Ephesians ; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants! There is only one church/body of Christ! – Ephesians ; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants! There is only one church/body of Christ! – Ephesians ; 4.4-6

What does the Bible say? The world says whatever it wants! There is only one church/body of Christ! – Ephesians ; 4.4-6

How to identify the church 1.The “name” is a good place to begin. – Not a denominational name. – A scriptural name churches of Christ - Romans church of God -1 Corinthians 1.2 churches of God - 1 Thessalonians 2.14 Also body of Christ, kingdom of God, bride of Christ, temple of God...

How to identify the church 1.The “name” is a good place to begin. 2.Examine the “gospel” being preached. – Christ adds through the gospel 2 Thessalonians 2.14 Acts 2.41,47 Galatians 1.6-9

How to identify the church 1.The “name” is a good place to begin. 2.Examine the “gospel” being preached. 3.Compare the “practice” with NT pattern. – The pattern of worship of the church – The pattern of the work of the church – The pattern of the organization of the church – Acts 2.42; 1 Corinthians 4.17; ; Acts 20.7; Revelation 2.1-7; 3.1-6

#1 Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins.

#1 Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins. #2 Seek out the Lord’s church to work and worship with.

#1 Look to the Lord and be baptized for the remission of your sins. #2 Seek out the Lord’s church to work and worship with. Will you come as we sing #?