1. “…that you all agree, and that there be no divisions among you…” 1Corinthians 1:10
“..that they all may be one…”
John 17:21
Is It Possible To Simply Be A Christian, Without Being A Member Of A Denomination?
Revelation 22:18-19

2. The Example Of Christ Matthew 5:17-20
What Would Jesus Do?
Matthew 5:17-20
Taught Individuals Need To Respect & Obey Mosaic Law As Long As Remains In Effect
RELIGIOUS CLIMATE IN FIRST CENTURY:
Nation & Religion Had Become Quite Sectarian; People Were Divided Into Various Sects…
Pharisees
Sadducees
Essenes
Herodians
Zealots
Jesus Did Not Identify With Any Of These Sects/Groups.
What Would Jesus Do/Be Today?
1Corinthians 9:21

3. John 15:1
“The”: definitive article; beyond all others; used to indicate following noun is definite, unique, only one
“True”: in accordance with facts or reality; that which is fitted or formed to a standard
“Abide in Me, and I in you…”
John 15:4
A Clear Focus On That Which Is Singular
2John 7-9; Jude 3

4. “ I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH…”
Matthew 16:18
“My” singular possessive pronoun (when used with respect to Deity, becomes a proper noun)
“Church” singular noun
Christ’s Church As Seen In First Century Totally Devoid Of Denominationalism
Ephesians 1:19-22 One Body/One Head
Ephesians 4:3-6 A ONENESS
Ephesians 3:10
1Corinthians 1:10
1Corinthians 4:6

5. “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.”
Matthew 7:15
Acts 20:29-30
2Thess. 2:3-4

6. DENOMINATION…
As Defined By Thomas Holland
“Ten Reason Why I Cannot Join Your Denomination”
“A denomination is a religious organization that preaches and practices things that are not revealed in the Bible, or an emphasis is given to a Biblical doctrine that puts it in conflict with other Biblical doctrine, which necessitates the formulation of a human creed which must be accepted by people who would be a part of that denominational organization.”
Church of Christ cartel congregations
Colleges, periodicals setting agenda/doctrine

7. Militant Spiritual Advocacy
WHAT IS NEEDED:
Militant Spiritual Advocacy
Jeremiah 5: Jeremiah 6:16
2Corinthians 10:3-5

8. EMBRACE THE MIND SET OF RESTORATION
Not Reformation…
Restoration: “The act or process of returning something to its original condition; the act of restoring something that existed before…”
2Timothy 1:13
“Retain the standard of sound words…”
New Testament Christianity Nothing More: Nothing Less
The Lord’s Church:
Devoid Of Denominationalism
Restored NOT Reformed
1Peter 4:11
“Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were the utterances of God…”