1. Will only members of the church of Christ be saved?

2. Will Only Members Of the church of Christ Be Saved?
Introduction
Members of denominations are often heard claiming that members of the Lord’s church believe that only they will be saved
Some say…
“You people in the church of Christ think you are the only ones going to heaven and everyone else is going to hell!”
“You people believe that the church of Christ is the only church that is right!”
These charges are made to divert attention from the real issue and to create prejudice
The real issue is…
Will Only Members Of the church of Christ Be Saved?

3. Will only members of the church of Christ be saved?
Yes! I can know because “The BIBLE Tells Me So!”
Will All Members of the church of Christ be Saved?
No! “The BIBLE Tells Me So!”
Is Being a Member of the church of Christ Essential?
Yes! “The BIBLE Tells Me So!”
Is Being A Faithful Member of the Lord’s Church Essential?

4. Which members of the church of Christ will not be saved?
Those who depart from God - Hebrews 3:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:1-2
Those who bear no fruit - John 15:1-8
Those who bury their talent - Matthew 25:30
Those who go beyond the doctrine of Christ - 2 John 9-11
Matthew 7:21-23
Those who forsake the assembling of the saints - Heb. 10:25-31
Those who do not fear God - Ecclesiastes 12:13
Those who disobey God - Hebrew 5:8-9; John 14:15; 15:10
1 Peter 4:17-19; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
Heb. 3: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
1 Tim. 4:1-2 - Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Jn. 15:1-8 - READ
Matt. 25:30 - And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
2 Jn Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Matt. 7: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Heb. 10: READ
Eccl. 12:13 - Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Heb. 5: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.
Jn. 14:15 - If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Jn. 15:10 - If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. Cf. Jn. 4:34; 6:38, 40.
1 Pet. 4: For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
2 Thess. 1: And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

5. Why being a member of the church of Christ is essential to be saved!
Built HIS church - Matthew 16:18; 15:8-9, 13
Purchased HIS church with HIS blood - Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25
Saves HIS church - Ephesians 5:23; Acts 4:12
Adds the saved to HIS church - Acts 2:41, 47
Cleansed HIS church - Ephesians 5:26
Washed HIS church - Ephesians 5:26
Sanctified HIS church - Ephesians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 1:2
Because Christ
Matt. 16:18 - And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it
Matt. 15:8-9 - This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.
Acts 20:28 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Eph. 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Eph. 5:23 - For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 2:41 - Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Eph. 5:26 - That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
1 Cor. 1:2 - Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

6. Why being a member of the church of Christ is essential to be saved!
Is the head of HIS church - Ephesians 5:23; 4:15
Has the preeminence concerning HIS church - Colossians 1:18
Is head over all things to HIS church - Ephesians 1:22-23
Is the foundation of HIS church - 1 Corinthians 3:11
Glorified HIS church - Ephesians 5:27
Loved HIS church - Ephesians 5:25
Is glorified in HIS church - Ephesians 3:21; 1 Peter 4:11
Because Christ
Eph. 5:23 - For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Eph. 4:15 - But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Col. 1:18 - And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Eph. 1: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
1 Cor. 3:11 - For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Eph. 5:27 - That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Eph. 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Eph. 3:21 - Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
1 Pet. 4:11 - If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

7. Conclusion Membership in the church of Christ is essential?
Why would you NOT want to be a member?
This church is not a denomination!
It supports the unity that Christ prayed for…
John 17:20-26
This church is the church you read about in the Bible - Romans 16:16
Jn. 17: Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
Rom. 16: Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

8. Become a member of this church!
“41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved:
Acts 2:41-47
Christ:
Built it
Purchased it with His blood
Saves it
Adds the save to it
Cleanses it
Washed it
Sanctified it
Is The head of it
Has the Preeminence concerning it
Is the Head over all things to it
Is the foundation of it
Glorified it
Loves it
Is Glorified in it

9. “…what shall we do?” Acts 2:37
Alien sinners must…
Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17
Believe – John 8:34
Repent – Acts 17:30
Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34
Be baptized for the remission of sins – Acts 2:38
An erring child of God must…
Repent and Pray for Forgiveness – 1 John 1:7-9
Christians must be “faithful unto death”
Revelation 2:10
“…what shall we do?” Acts 2:37
Acts 2: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Jn. 8:34 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts. 17: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Matt. - 10:34 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1 Jn. 1:7-9 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

10. This Is The Only Church Christ Wants Me To Be A Member of!
This I Know!
Because…
“The BIBLE Tells Me So!”
John 3:16-17; 15:13-14
Jn. 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Jn. 15: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Of this church, Christ:
Built it
Purchased it with His blood
Saves it
Adds the saved to it
Cleanses it
Washed it
Sanctified it
Is the head of it
Has the Preeminence concerning it
Is the Head over all things to it
Is the foundation of it
Glorified it
Loves it
Is Glorified in it