1. The Lord’s Church Versus Denominationalism (part 2)

2. A Denominational Church was built by man away from truth was built after the Lord’s Church may accept most of what the Bible teaches is full of good people has earthly headquarters is larger than the local church and smaller than the universal church review of key thoughts

3. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 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." (Matt. 16:16-18)

4. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 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." (Matt. 16:16-18) ? “petros” –a rock or stone (#4074, Online Bible Greek Lexicon)

5. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 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." (Matt. 16:16-18) “petra” –a rock, cliff or ledge (#4073, Online Bible Greek Lexicon) Matt. 7:24, 25

6. Who’s The Rock? "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." (Matt. 16:16-18) Rom. 9:33; 1 Cor. 10:4 Jn. 5:28, 29; Rev. 20:13; 21:4; 1:18 PETERCHRIST 1) ROCK (petra)? 2) GATES OF HADES? ? ? Acts 2:29ff

7. Why did He Promise To Give Peter the Keys Then? "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven" (Matt. 16:19) giving Peter the keys to the church/kingdom is far different than building the church on him key grants access into the kingdom (e.g., Acts 15:7) all apostles had these powers (cf. John. 20:22, 23; Matt. 18:18)

8. Whose Church? "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." (Matt. 16:16-18) Jesus promised to build it (Ps. 127:1) Jesus did build it and owns it (Acts 20:28) Church should wear His name (Rom. 16:16) Jesus revealed to the apostles the terms for admittance (Mk. 16:15, 16; Jn. 3:3-5; Acts 2:38) Jesus gave rules for the admitted to continue in (Matt. 28:19, 20)

9. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth the church must remain in truth or the King will remove the candlestick To Ephesus – “Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent” (Rev. 2:5) "I am the way, the truth, and the life...” (Jn. 14:6; cf. 1 Tim. 3:15)

10. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth was built by the Lord at the right time church and kingdom are the same established at the same time

11. The Time for the Kingdom-Church 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. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.“ (Matthew 16:18, 19) IF NOT THE SAME, JESUS BUILT ONE THING AND GAVE PETER THE KEYS TO SOMETHING ELSE!

12. The Time for the Kingdom-Church 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. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.“ (Matthew 16:18, 19) IF NOT THE SAME, JESUS BUILT ONE THING AND GAVE PETER THE KEYS TO SOMETHING ELSE! Lord’s Table in Kingdom (Lk. 22:29) Lord’s Table in the Church (1 Cor. 10:16, 21; 11:17-34)

13. The Time for the Kingdom-Church David (2 Sam. 7) 1000 BC Isaiah (2:1-4; 9:6, 7) Daniel (2:44) “kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2) “some standing here” (Mk. 9:1) “Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne” (Acts 2:30) ~30 AD prophesy “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18)

14. The Time for the Kingdom-Church Acts 2:47 Acts 5:11 Acts 8:1 Acts 14:22 Acts 28:31 Col. 1:13, 4:11; Rev. 1:9 As something already present!

15. The Oldest Denomination is Too Young! Roman Catholic -325 A.D. Lutheran -1530 A.D. Episcopalian-1534 A.D. Presbyterian-1534 A.D. Baptist-1607 A.D. Methodist-1729 A.D. Mormon-1830 A.D. Adventist-1831 A.D. Pentecostal-1900 A.D.

16. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth was built by the Lord at the right time accepts all scripture

17. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NKJV)

18. Romans 15:4 & Colossians 3:17 “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope” (Rom. 15:4, NKJV) “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus...” (Col. 3:17, NKJV) POINT : Old Testament – FOR LEARNING New Testament – FOR LAW

19. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth was built by the Lord at the right time accepts all scripture is full of saved people “praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47, NKJV) Acts 20:28

20. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth was built by the Lord at the right time accepts all scripture is full of saved people has heavenly headquarters Jesus is head (Col. 1:18) yet reigns in heaven (Heb. 8:1)

21. Some Denominational HEADQUARTERS Catholic-Rome Mormon-Salt Lake City, UT Seventh-Day-Washington, D.C. Adventist Pentecostal-Joplin, MO Church of God Salvation Army-Alexandria, VA

22. The Lord’s Church was built by Jesus in truth was built by the Lord at the right time accepts all scripture is full of saved people has heavenly headquarters has a local and universal concept

23. is made up of individuals has no organized work on earth no treasury no gathering on earth no officers on earth individuals in a given area has an organized work treasury (1 Cor. 16:2) regular assembly (Heb. 10:25) is to have bishops (also called pastors, elders) and deacons when men meet qualifications (Phil 1:12) (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 5:23)(Acts 8:1; Acts 13:1)

24. Ephesians 5:23 and the ‘Singularity’ of the Church For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. (NKJV) 1.how many husbands? 2.how many wives? 3.how many Christs? 4.how many saviors? 5.How many churches?

25. Eph. 5:23 “Christ is head of the church” For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. (NKJV) head church

26. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. (NKJV) Christ head church Pope church Eph. 5:23 “Christ is head of the church”

27. “the head” 1Co 11:3, “But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God” (NKJV) Christ mankind Pope mankind

28. “the head” “but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ” (Eph. 4:15, NKJV) Christ church Pope church

29. There are many local congregations in scripture but only one universal church! God has placed upon us to: seek the will of God (Jn. 7:17) test preachers (1 Jn. 4:1) seek the true church of God (Matt. 6:33)

30. IN THE NEXT LESSON WE WILL LOOK AT DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF THE LORD’S CHURCH WHICH EXISTED IN THE FIRST CENTURY a simple comparison of the ancient portrait of the first-century church to modern depictions of the church will show which are counterfeit or legitimate