Jesus said He would build His ChurchMatt. 16:18

•CreatorJn. 1:1-3•SaviorJn. 1:29

We need to recall the truth about the churchHeb. 2:1

•Though established in it2 Pet. 1:12•For the next generation

Denominations: man’s wisdom•Part of the universal church•Forms

-Supreme earthly leader-Council-Convention

Denominations: man’s wisdom.•Authority

-From manMatt. 15:7-9-Bottom up

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The Church: God’s wisdom•The universal churchEph. 4:4, 12•Organized on two levels

-UniversalEph. 1:22, 23-LocalActs 14:23; Phil. 1:1

The Church: God’s wisdom•Authority

-BibleMt. 28:18; Col. 3:17; Eph. 4:5; Gal. 1:6-9-Top down Command

Denominations: man’s desires•Singles’ ministry•Soup kitchen•Disaster relief•Business enterprises

The Church: God’s desires, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17•Teach lost1 Tim. 3:15•Edify saintsEph. 4:12-16•Help needy saintsActs 11:27-30; Rom. 15:25-271 Cor. 16:1-3

Denominations: Man’s ways•Emotionalism•Entertainment•Recreation•Casual

The Church: God’s way•PreachingActs 2:42•GivingActs 2:42; 1 Cor. 16:1-2•CommunionActs 2:42; 1 Cor. 11:23-26

The Church: God’s way•PrayerActs 2:42; 1 Tim. 2:1-4•SingingEph. 5:18, 19; Col. 3:16, 17

Organization•Add a head?•Add an office?

-Deaconess-Superintendent-Head elder

Work•Add a car ministry?•Add a house ministry?•Add a health ministry?

Worship•Add prayer to Mary?Lk. 1:48•Add dancing?Psa. 30:11•Add burning incense?Ex. 30:1

Worship•Add grain offerings?Lev. 2:1•Add instruments?Psa. 150:1-5

Jesus said He would build His ChurchMatt. 16:18

•CreatorJn. 1:1-3•SaviorJn. 1:29

We need to recall the truth about the churchHeb. 2:1-2

•Though established in it2 Pet. 1:12•For the next generation