(Test yourself)
that the one church was established over 1950 years ago -
that in the New Testament, the church is called by specific terms-
that members of the church are called - by biblical names
what the three permanent classes of servants in the church are -
that man's role in the establishment of the church did not include -
the relationship between the church and the body of Christ is -
that Christ himself is the head of the church -
what is required of you in order to get into the church you must -
that in New Testament times there is only ONE -
that New Testament baptism requires -
that through baptism you (your) -
that the faithful church (its members) must -
that the work of the church is clearly stated as -
that you can become a member -
Build by Jesus Christ. Matt. 16:13-18
Purchased by Christ's blood. Acts 20:28
Built on Christ as the only foundation. 1 Cor. 3:11
Not built upon Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or any other man. 1 Cor. 1:12-13
Fully established on the first Pentecost after Christ arose form the dead.
Luke 24:29; Acts 1:18; Mk. 9:1; Acts 2nd chapter.
that in the New Testament, the church is called -
The temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16
The bride of Christ. Eph. 5:21-32
The body of Christ Col. 1:24; Eph. 1:22-23.
The kingdom of God's Son. Col. 1:13.
The house of God. 1 Tim. 3:15
The church. Eph. 3:10.
The church of God. 1 Cor. 1:2.
The church of the firstborn. Heb. 12:23.
The church of the Lord. Acts 20:28.
The churches of Christ. Rom. 16:16
that members of the church are called -
Members. 1 Cor. 12:27
Disciples. Acts 6:1.
Believers. Acts 5:14; 2 Cor. 6:15.
Saints. Acts 9:13; Rom. 1:7; Phil. 1:1.
Priests. 1 Peter 2:9; Rev. 1:6.
Children. 1 Jno. 3:1-2.
Christians. Acts 11:26; 28:29; 1 Peter 4:16.
that the three permanet classes of servants in the church are -
Elders, who are bishops, overseers or pastors. Their duty is to
oversee and feed the flock. Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Deacons to serve the church. Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim. 3:8-13.
Evangelists to teach and preach God's word. For their work and qualifications.
See Ephesians 4:11, books of 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus.
Propose the church. Eph. 3:10-11.
Purchase the church. Acts 20:28.
Build the church. Matt. 16:18.
Name its people. Acts 11:26; Isa. 62:2.
Add to the church. Acts 2:47.
Give the church its doctrine. 2 Jno 9-10; Gal. 1:11.
that the church and the body of Christ are -
The same. Eph.1:22-23; Col. 1:18, 1:24.
Loved the church. Eph. 5:25
Bled for the church. Acts 20:28.
Established the church. Matt. 16:18.
Called the church his. Matt. 16:18.
Added people to the church. Acts 2:47.
Is the head of the church. Eph. 5:23, 4:4, 1:22-23.
Will save the church. Eph. 5:23, 4:4, 1:22-23.
that in order to get into the church you must -
Believe in Christ. Jno. 8:24; Acts 16:31; Heb. 11:16.
Repent of your sins. Luke 13:13; Acts 2:38, 3:19, 17:30.
Confess your faith in Christ. Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10; Acts 8:37-38.
Be Baptized. Matt. 28:19; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38, 10:48, 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Gal. 3:27.
that in New Testament time there is -
One family of God. Eph. 3:15.
One kingdom of Christ. Col. 1:13-14.
One body of Christ. Eph. 1:22-23, 4:4.
One bride of Christ. Rom. 7:1-7; Eph. 5:22-23.
One church of Christ. Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23, 4:4.
Water. Acts 10:47.
Much water. Jno. 3:23.
Going into the water. Acts 8:36; Matt. 3:5-6.
A burial. Rom. 6:3-5; Col. 2:12.
A planting. Rom. 6:5.
A Washing. Acts 22:16.
A birth. Jno. 3:5
A raising out of the water. Col. 2:12.
A coming out of the water. Acts 8:39.
Sins are washed away. Acts 22:16.
You are saved from sins. 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:16.
You have remission of sins. Acts 2:38.
You get into Christ. Gal. 3:27.
You get into the church. Acts 2:37-47.
You put on Christ. Gal. 3:27.
You walk in the newness of life. Romans 6:3-5.
You obey Christ. Acts 10:48; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9.
Must worship in spirit and truth. Jno 4:23-24.
Must meet upon the first day of the week. Acts 20:7; Heb. 10:25.
Must sing (not play). Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16.
Must pray. Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 2:1-2.
Must edify one another. 1 Cor. 14:15-27.
Must take the Lord's Supper on the first day of the week. Acts 20:7;
Heb. 10:26; 1 Cor. 11:20-32.
Must give of their means. 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 1 Cor. 9:7.
that the work of the church is -
Preaching the gospel. 1 Tim. 4:1-7.
Teaching. 1 Tim. 3:1-2; Eph. 3:10-11.
Visiting the sick. Matt. 25:34-40.
Caring for the fatherless and widows. James 1:27.
Is in your community.
Is not a denomination in any sense.
Is faithful to God's word.
Is ONE in fact and teaching.
Gains members by obedience to the gospel.
Has the same freedom from human powers.
Has the same names for its members.
Has the same names for the church.
that you can become a member -
By obeying as described.
By following examples in the book of Acts.
Can be lost. 1Cor. 9:27; 1 Cor. 10:12; Heb. 3:12ff.
But is given a law of pardon. Acts 8:22; Jas. 5:16.
Can confess these sins. 1 Jno. 1:9.