2. Knowing the church of Christ
Sunday 10 AM

3. Lesson 12 -The Church: Its Elders, How They Are Made and Unmade
Lesson 1 - The Church: Its Significance
Lesson 2 - The Church: Its Usage
Lesson 3 - The Church: Its Sound Speech
Lesson 4 - The Church: Its Establishment,
Lesson 5 - The Church: Is It To Be Joined?
Lesson 6 - The Church: A Good Man and the Church
Lesson 7 - The Church: Its Identity
Lesson 8 - The Church: Its Unity
Lesson 9 - The Church: Is the Church Denominational?
Lesson 10 - The Church: Its Organization
Lesson 11 - The Church: Its Elders, Their Qualifications
Lesson 12 -The Church: Its Elders, How They Are Made and Unmade
Lesson 13 -The Church: Its Elders, Their Duties
Lesson 14 -The Church: Its Deacons, Their Qualifications and Duties
Lesson 15 -The Church: The Preacher, His Life and Duties
Lesson 16 - The Church: Its Discipline
Lesson 17 - The Church: Its Finances
Lesson 18 - The Church: Its Supper
Lesson 19 - The Church: Its Music,
Lesson 20 - The Church: Its Mission
Lesson 21 - The Church: The Model Church

4. The Church: Its Sound Speech
LESSON 3
The Church: Its Sound Speech
Three lessons already about knowing the church of Christ.
It’s significance.
It’s usage.
It’s sound speech.
I invite you to join me in this class in order to find the establishment of the church.
The Biblical establishment of the ONLY Biblical church that should exist today!!!

5. The church: It’s Establishment

6. The Birth of the Right CHURCH
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
Ephesians 4:4 (NKJV) 4  There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
Ephesians 1:22-23 (NKJV) 22  And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23  which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Acts 11:15 (NKJV) 15  And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning.
Isaiah 2:2 (NKJV) 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.
Matthew 16:18 (NKJV) 18  And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

7. The Birth of the Right CHURCH
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
Joel 2:28-29 (NKJV) 28  "And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. 29  And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
Daniel 2:44 (NKJV) 44  And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
Acts 2:16-17 (NKJV) 16  But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17  'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.
Acts 2:1 (NKJV) 1  When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Mark 1:15 (NKJV) 15  and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

8. The Birth of the Right CHURCH
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:14; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
John 15:26-27 (NKJV) 26  "But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27  And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8  But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Acts 2:14 (NKJV) 14  But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words.
Luke 24:33 (NKJV) 33  So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

9. The Birth of the Right CHURCH
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
Luke 24:47 (NKJV) 47  and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:49 (NKJV) 49  Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."
Isaiah 2:3 (NKJV) 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.
Acts 2:1 (NKJV) 1  When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

10. The Birth of the Right CHURCH
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
Mark 9:1 (NKJV) 1  And He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power."
Acts 2:2-4 (NKJV) 2  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3  Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

11. The Birth of the Right CHURCH “Men from every nation under heaven”
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Acts 2:5; Isa. 2:2; Matt. 28:19
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
5. The Right AUDIENCE
“Men from every nation under heaven”
Matthew 28:19 (NKJV) 19  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Isaiah 2:2 (NKJV) 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.
Acts 2:5 (NKJV) 5  And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

12. Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Acts 2:5; Isa. 2:2; Matt. 28:19
Acts 2:37-38; Luke 24:44-49; Mk. 16:15-16
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
Acts 2:37-39 (NKJV) 37  Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" 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.
Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV) 15  And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16  He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Luke 24:47-48 (NKJV) 47  and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48  And you are witnesses of these things.
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
5. The Right AUDIENCE
“Men from every nation under heaven”
6. The Right MESSAGE
“Repentance and remission of sins”
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

13. Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Acts 2:5; Isa. 2:2; Matt. 28:19
Acts 2:37-38; Luke 24:44-49; Mk. 16:15-16
Acts 2:21, 38; Lk. 24:47; Jn. 14:26; Ac. 4:12
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
John 14:26 (NKJV) 26  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Acts 4:12 (NKJV) 12  Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Acts 2:21 (NKJV) 21  And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved.'
Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 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.
Luke 24:47 (NKJV) 47  and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
5. The Right AUDIENCE
“Men from every nation under heaven”
6. The Right MESSAGE
“Repentance and remission of sins”
7. The Right NAME
“In the name of Christ”
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)

14. “The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Acts 2:5; Isa. 2:2; Matt. 28:19
Acts 2:37-38; Luke 24:44-49; Mk. 16:15-16
Acts 2:21, 38; Lk. 24:47; Mt. 28:19; Jn. 14:26; Ac. 4:12
Acts 2:41, 47; Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 12:13
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
1 Corinthians 12:13 (NKJV) 13  For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
Acts 2:41 (NKJV) 41  Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
Matthew 16:18 (NKJV) 18  And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Acts 20:28 (NKJV) 28  Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
5. The Right AUDIENCE
“Men from every nation under heaven”
6. The Right MESSAGE
“Repentance and remission of sins”
7. The Right NAME
“In the name of Christ”
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)
8. The Right RESULT
“The church”

15. You cannot read of any denominations In the New Testament!
Acts 2:1, 16-17; Joel 2:28-29; Isa. 2:2; Dan. 2:44; Mk. 1:15
Acts 2:1,14+1:26; Luke 24:33, 44-49; Acts 1:8; Jn. 15:26-16:33
Acts 2:1, 5; Isa. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2; Luke 24:47, 49; Acts 1:4
Acts 2:2-4; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8
Acts 2:5; Isa. 2:2; Matt. 28:19
Acts 2:37-38; Luke 24:44-49; Mk. 16:15-16
Acts 2:21, 38; Lk. 24:47; Mt. 28:19; Jn. 14:26; Ac. 4:12
Acts 2:41, 47; Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 12:13
“The Lord’s house” (Isa. 2:2)
“My church” (Matt. 16:18)
A Man made church?
I don’t think so!
You cannot read of any denominations In the New Testament!
The reason for this was?
THEY DID NOT EXIST BACK THEN!
1. The Right TIME
“In the last days”
2. The Right MEN
“The apostles”
3. The Right PLACE
“Jerusalem”
Acts 2
The Birth of the Right CHURCH
4. The Right POWER
“The Holy Spirit”
5. The Right AUDIENCE
“Men from every nation under heaven”
6. The Right MESSAGE
“Repentance and remission of sins”
7. The Right NAME
“In the name of Christ”
“The beginning” (Acts 11:15)
of the “one church” (Eph. 4:4 + 1:22-23)
8. The Right RESULT
“The church”