1. Body of Christ
(1 Cor. 12:12-31) |
2. Bride of Christ
(Eph 5:22-32) |
3. Temple of Holy Spirit
(1 Pet 2:4-10) |
4. Belongs to Christ
(Matthew 16:15-19) |
5. Christ in Us & Among Us
(1 Cor. 6:17-20; Matt 18:18-20) |
6. Built on Foundation of Apostles, Prophets, and Christ
(Eph 2:19-22) |
7. Holy (1 Cor. 1:2-3) |
8. Universal
(Gal 3:26-28) |
9. United
(John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-6) |
10. Led, Empowered, Gifted by Holy Spirit (Acts 13:1-3; 1 Cor. 12:1-30) |
11. Baptized Believers (Matt 28:18-20; Acts 2:41) |
12. Organized, Qualified, Scrutinized Leadership
(1 Tim. 3:1-13) |
13. Plurality of Elders
(Acts 20:17-31) |
14. No Consistent Pattern of Selection
(Acts 6:1-6) |
15. Interdependence of Congregations
(Acts 11:22-26; Acts 15:1-11) |
16. Worship
(Acts 2:42-47) |
17. Baptism
(Acts 8:12 & 36-38, Rom 6:1-4) |
18. Lord's Supper
(1 Cor. 10:14-22; 11:17-34) |
19. Praying, Confessing & Fellowship
(James 5:13-20; Acts 2:42-47) |
20. Discipline (Matt 18:15-18; 1 Cor. 5:1-13) |
21. Sharing of Wealth
(Deuteronomy 14:22-29; Acts 4:32-35; 2 Corinthians ) |
22. Singing
(1 Cor. 14:26; Eph 5:19-20) |
23. Fasting
(Matt 9:14-15; Acts 14:23) |
24. Evangelism & Missions
(Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Luke 10:1-9) |
25. Taking Care of Each Other’s Needs
(1 Cor. 16:1-4; 2 Cor. 8:1-5) |
26. Teaching & Advising One Another
(2 Tim 2:2; Col. 3:16) |
27. Fellowship & Encouragement
(Heb. 10:24-25) |
28. Reading the Word
(1 Tim. 4:13) |