1. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 1

2. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 2 1.Absolute Truth (Guide -One Faith) 2.Gospel Plan (Entrance - One Baptism) 3.Undenominational (Unity - One Body) 4.Biblical Authority (Head - One Lord) Worship, Mission, Appeal

3. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 3  One seed doesn’t produce 300 different types of fruit (Gen. 1:11- 12)  Same is true in the spiritual realm (Gal. 6:7- 8; Lk. 8:11)  The Lord, through His word, doesn’t teach me anything that He doesn’t teach you!

4. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 4

5. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 5 Ephes. 5:23-24 (NKJV) For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. [24] Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. [24] Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.

6. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 6 Deut. 18:18-19 (NKJV) I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. [19] And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him. I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. [19] And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him.

7. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 7 Hebrews 1:1-2 (NKJV) God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, [2] has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, [2] has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;

8. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 8 Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

9. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 9 Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. [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, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;..." And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. [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, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;..."

10. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 10 Hebrews 5:8-10 (NKJV) though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. [9] And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,

11. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 11 Luke 6:46 (NKJV) "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?

12. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 12 2 John 1:9 (NKJV) Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

13. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 13 John 12:48 (NKJV) He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him-- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him-- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.

14. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 14 Hebrews 10:26-31 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy....Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God,

15. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 15 Col. 3:17 (NKJV) And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

16. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 16  Our Parents (Mt. 10:21, 34-37)  Our Conscience (Acts 23:1; 24:16; 26:9-11)  The Majority (Mt. 7:13-14)  Religious Leaders (2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Pet. 2:1-3)  Tradition (Mt. 15:1-9; Col. 2:8, 18-23)  Personal Desire (Pr. 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23)  Emotions & Feelings (Pr. 28:26; Jer. 17:9)  Churches & Denominations (Acts 20:28-32; 1 Tim 4:1-3)  The Good End (Rom. 3:8)  Human Creeds (Mt. 15:7-9)

17. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 17  The Scribes and Pharisees recognized the need for Divine authority – they just didn’t always apply the need to themselves – (21:23,25; 15:3-9; 23)  Jesus acknowledged the need for Divine authority – (21:24,25)

18. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 18 John 16:13-14 (NKJV) However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. [14] He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27

19. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 19 Luke 10:16 (NKJV) He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me." Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27

20. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 20 1 John 4:6 (NKJV) We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27

21. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 21 Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27 Ephes. 3:4-5 (NKJV) by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), [5] which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:

22. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 22 2 Tim. 3:16-17 (NKJV) 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. Apostles – Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 14:37 Holy Spirit John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Jesus Christ Mat. 28:18-20 God – Over All John 10:29, 1 Cor. 15:27

23. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 23 ROMANS 10:17

24. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 24 1.Absolute Truth (Guide -One Faith) 2.Gospel Plan (Entrance - One Baptism) 3.Undenominational (Unity - One Body) 4.Biblical Authority (Head - One Lord) Worship, Mission, Appeal

25. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / June 11, 2006 25 Hear Believe Repent Confess Be Baptized Luke 8:11; Rom. 10:17 John 8:24; Heb 11:6 Luke 13:3,5; Acts 17:30 Mat. 10:32,33; Rom 10:9 Acts 2:38; 1 Cor. 12:13

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