1. The
New Testament
Church

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

3. It’s Standard and Discipline
The New Testament Church
Review
It’s Standard and Discipline
1. Jesus is the Only Head
2. OT is Not Her Law
3. NT is Her Only Guide
4. Application & Meaning

4. The New Testament Church
Review
Origin and Establishment
1. Origin of the NT Church
2. Establishment of the NT Church
Divine in origin – Began in the mind of God
Establish in Jerusalem (by Christ) in 33 AD

5. The New Testament Church
Review
Its Nature
1. The Saved
2. The Church
3. The Body
4. The Kingdom
5. The House
6. The Temple
7. The Bride

6. 1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses
The New Testament Church
Review
Its Organization
1. The Term “Church” Used in Two Senses
2. Universally – No Organization
3. Local Church Organization

7. 1. The Importance of a Name
The New Testament Church
Review
Its Name
1. The Importance of a Name
2. Denominational Names
3. Scriptural Names - Church
4. Scriptural Names - Individual
5. Ashamed of the Name

8. The
New Testament
Church
Membership

9. Membership
How do I know which church is the church we read about in the New Testament?
Why is it important to be a member of that church?
How does one become a member of the church?
What does membership in the church mean?

10. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
Membership
1. Finding the New Testament Church

11. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
The importance of finding the church
There is just one (Eph. 4:4)
Others are empty (Matt. 15:13; Psa. 127:1)
Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it.
Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.

12. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
The importance of finding the church
Searching for it in a world of churches
Just like searching for a lost child
“One boy is as good as another”
Find a boy that I like
Most popular boy

13. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
The importance of finding the church
Searching for it in a world of churches
Just like searching for a lost child
10 Years old
70 lbs
50” tall
Name is Tommy
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green

14. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
The importance of finding the church
Searching for it in a world of churches
Just like searching for a lost child
Looking for the church with all the characteristics
10 Years old
70 lbs
50” tall
Name is Tommy
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Name
Origin
Organization
Worship
Doctrine
Practice

15. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
Membership
1. Finding the New Testament Church
2. Why Do I Need to be a Member?

16. 2. Why Do I Need to be a Member?
To be saved (Acts 2:47)
To be in Christ (Eph. 1:22-23)
To be in the family of God (Gal. 3:26-27)
To benefit from the blood (Acts 20:28)
To have all spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3)
To have name enrolled in heaven (Heb. 12:22-23)
But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body.
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

17. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
Membership
1. Finding the New Testament Church
2. Why Do I Need to be a Member?
3. How Do I Become a Member?

18. 3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by:
By inheritance (Rom. 9:6-7; Ezek. 18:20)
Joining the church (Acts 2:47)
For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

19. 3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by: Apostles given the keys
Spoken to Peter & rest (Matt. 16:18)
Keys = terms of entrance
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom

20. 3. How Do I Become a Member? Not by: Apostles given the keys
What did the apostles require?
Faith in Christ (Acts 16:31)
Repentance of sins (Acts 2:38; 17:30)
Confession of faith (Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:9-10)
Baptism for the remission (Acts 2:38)
Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household
but now God commands all men everywhere to repent…

21. Day of Pentecost 3. How Do I Become a Member? (Acts 2)
22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know–
36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
Hear
Believe
Repent
Baptized

22. BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED BAPTIZED Pentecost 2:14-41
Repented vs
Were Baptized vs
Folks of Samaria :5-13
Believed v. 12
Were Baptized vs
The Eunuch 8:35-39
Believed vs
Confessed v. 37
Was Baptized v. 38
Saul :1-20
Was Baptized v. 18
Cornelius
10:34-48
Believed v. 43
Was Baptized v. 48
Lydia
16:13
Gave Heed v. 14
Was Baptized v. 15
The Jailer
16:32
Believed v. 31
Was Baptized v. 33
The Corinthians 18:8
Believed v. 8
Were Baptized v. 8
Conversions in Acts

23. 1. Finding the New Testament Church
Membership
1. Finding the New Testament Church
2. Why Do I Need to be a Member?
3. How Do I Become a Member?

24. Salvation Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Jesus (Jn. 8:24)
REPENT of your sins (Lk. 13:3)
Confess your faith (Matt. 10:32-33)
Baptized Into Christ (Acts 2:38)
REMISSION OF SINS
Faithful until death (Rev. 2:10)