Identifying Marks

Mt. 16:18

The BIBLE Church

“upon this rock I will build my church” Mt.16:18

Identifying Marks

Mt. 16:18

The BIBLE Church

Gen.12:1-3 - 2500 BCGen.12:1-3 - 2500 BC

Isa. 2:2-3 - 670 BCIsa. 2:2-3 - 670 BC

Mich. 4:2 - 630 BCMich. 4:2 - 630 BC

Dan. 2:44 - 530 BCDan. 2:44 - 530 BC

Matt. 3:1-2 - 30 ADMatt. 3:1-2 - 30 AD

Matt. 4:17 - 31 ADMatt. 4:17 - 31 AD

Matt. 10:7 - 32 ADMatt. 10:7 - 32 AD

Matt. 16:18 - 32 ADMatt. 16:18 - 32 AD

Acts 2:47

Acts 8:1

Col. 1:13

• “Church” = εκκλησια [ekklesia]

• 118 Times in N.T.

• Called out, a calling, gathering

• Local congregation

• Not the building

• Tyndale = “Congregation”

Ek=out Kaleo= call

• Started in JerusalemStarted in Jerusalem• AD 33AD 33• Days of Roman KingsDays of Roman Kings• All nations – Jew & GentileAll nations – Jew & Gentile• Christ is the head – Col.1:18Christ is the head – Col.1:18

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Identifying Marks

• Lifetime of John the BaptistLifetime of John the Baptist• Before Prayer of Disciples - Mt.6:10Before Prayer of Disciples - Mt.6:10• At sending of Apostles – Mt.10:7At sending of Apostles – Mt.10:7• At Peter’s Confession – Mt. 16:18At Peter’s Confession – Mt. 16:18• Passover Feast – Lk. 22:18Passover Feast – Lk. 22:18

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• Disciples, Christians - Acts 11:26Disciples, Christians - Acts 11:26• DESCRIPTIVE TITLES OF CHURCHDESCRIPTIVE TITLES OF CHURCH

– Kingdom of Heaven - Mt. 3:2Kingdom of Heaven - Mt. 3:2– Kingdom of God - Mt. 6:33Kingdom of God - Mt. 6:33– Bride of Christ - Rm.7:4Bride of Christ - Rm.7:4– The Church - Acts 2:47The Church - Acts 2:47– Churches of Christ - Rm. 16:16Churches of Christ - Rm. 16:16– Body of Christ - Eph. 1:22-23Body of Christ - Eph. 1:22-23

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• Creed – New Testament – Heb.1:1-2Creed – New Testament – Heb.1:1-2• Membership – B.R.C.B.=S.Membership – B.R.C.B.=S.• Organization – Elders, DeaconsOrganization – Elders, Deacons• Worship – prayer, singing, Giving, Lord’s Worship – prayer, singing, Giving, Lord’s

Supper, PreachingSupper, Preaching• Work = Evangelism, BenevolenceWork = Evangelism, Benevolence

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• Not started by some manNot started by some man• Began in JerusalemBegan in Jerusalem• In AD 33In AD 33• Christ is the headChrist is the head• Acts 4:12Acts 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 4:12

Acts 22:16 NKJVAnd now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

evanscoc@bellsouth.netevanscoc@bellsouth.net

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Sunday Morning May 4, 2014