1. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Was Founded At The Right Time
Prophecy:
Isaiah 2:2-4
Micah 4:1-2
Daniel 2:44
Fulfillment:
Acts 2:5
Acts 2:5, 9-11
Acts 2:47
The churches of men …
Catholic – 606 A.D.
Baptist – 1639 (U.S.)
Adventist
Pentecostal

2. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Has The Right Head/Founder
Jesus Christ!
Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18
Matthew 16:18
Head Quarters is in Heaven!
(Not: Cleveland, TN; Salt Lake City; Rome)
Matthew 28:18

3. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
Its Members Are Called By The Right Name
Prophecy:
Isaiah 56:5
Isaiah 62:2
Isaiah 65:15
Fulfillment:
Acts 11:26
Acts 26:28
I Peter 4:16
This is the name ordained of God. We do not wear man’s name!

4. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Describes Preachers In Right Terms
“Servant” (Rom. 1:1; Titus 1:1)
“Preacher” (I Tim. 2:7; II Tim. 1:11)
“Evangelist” (II Tim. 4:5; Eph. 4:11)
Incorrect Terms:
“Reverend” (Ps. 111:9)
“Pastor” (Eph. 4:11)
“Father” (Matt. 23:8-10)

5. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Has The Right Worship
Singing (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)
Prayers (Acts 2:42; I Thess. 5:17)
Preaching (Acts 2:42; Acts 20:7)
Lord’s Supper (Acts 2:42; Acts 20:7)
Giving (I Cor. 16:1-2; II Cor. 9:7)
Anything more is too much, anything less is not enough!

6. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Has The Right Organization
When Christians in one location agree to work/worship together, they form a local congregation …
Philippians 1:1
I Timothy 3:1-7, 8-13; Titus 1:5-9
A local church is autonomous.
Titus 1:5

7. Why I Am A Member Of The church of Christ
It Teaches The Right Plan Of Salvation
Hear (Acts 2:22; Rom. 10:17)
Believe (Heb. 11:6; Jn. 8:24)
Repent (Acts 17:30; II Pet. 3:9)
Confess (Rom. 10:10; Acts 8:37)
Baptized (Acts 22:16; Mk. 16:16)

8. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?”
Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)
Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)
Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)
Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)
Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)
For The Erring Child:
Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9),
Pray (Acts 8:22)