2. Understanding The Church Of Christ Part 2 The Fixed Pattern Perspective Of Christianity

3. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

4. The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever Malachi 3:6 "For I am the LORD, I do not change; Malachi 3:6 "For I am the LORD, I do not change; Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

5. The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever 1 Peter 1:25 1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the LORD endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. But the word of the LORD endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.

6. The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever Ephesians 4:11-15 Ephesians 4:11-15 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

7. The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever Ephesians 4:11-15 Ephesians 4:11-15 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

8. The Same Thing Taught Everywhere In Every Church  1 Corinthians 4:17  For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.

9. The Same Thing Taught Everywhere In Every Church  1 Corinthians 14:33  For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

10. The Same Thing Taught Everywhere In Every Church  Philippians 3:16  Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

11. The Same Thing Taught Everywhere In Every Church  Galatians 1:8-9 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

12. Do Not Add To Or Take From The Word Of God Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book;

13. Do Not Add To Or Take From The Word Of God Revelation 22:18-19 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

14. New Testament Christianity Is A Pattern For All Generations 1 Corinthians 11:2 Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.

15. Examples Of The Restoration Principle In The Scriptures Matthew 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, Matthew 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, Matthew 19:8 He said unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. Matthew 19:8 He said unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

16. Examples Of The Restoration Principle In The Scriptures 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

17. Examples Of The Restoration Principle In The Scriptures Revelation 2:5 Revelation 2:5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

18. The Results Of This Belief  Acts 2:38  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.

19. The Results Of This Belief  Ephesians 5:19  speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

20. The Results Of This Belief  Acts 20:7  Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.

21. The Results Of This Belief  Philippians 1:1  Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

22. The Results Of This Belief  1 Corinthians 14:34  Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.