TRUE CHRISTIANITY

The churches of Christ Greet You (Romans 16:16)

When we speak of True Christianity, we are speaking about those people who follow the Bible ONLY.

When we speak of True Christianity, we are NOT speaking about “Christian” denominationalism.

Please prayerfully study these things…

True Christianity was founded by Christ! Jesus is the purchaser (Acts 20:28), the builder (Matt. 16:18), the head (Eph. 5:23), the lawgiver (James 4:12), the Lord (Acts 2:36), and the Savior (Eph. 5:23).

True Christianity had its origin in Jerusalem in 33 AD! It began while the apostles lived (Mark 9:1), when the power and the Holy Spirit came (Mark 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4), and when the “Word of the Lord” went “forth from Jerusalem” (Isa. 2:2-3; Luke 24:49).

The GOVERNMENT of True Christianity is an absolute Monarchy! Jesus, its head, is in Heaven (Eph. 1:19-23; 4:8-10), its law came from Heaven (Rom. 8:2; Eph. 4:11-16; James 1:22-27), it serves under Heaven (Eph. 5:23-24; cf. Ecc. 1:9), and it worships toward Heaven (John 4:24; cf. Acts 12:5).

The WORK of True Christianity is saving souls! Christians preach the Gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-4; Acts 8:4; 1 Thess. 1:8), provide for their poor (Acts 4:34-35; 6:1-7; 1 Tim. 5:16), and edify themselves together in love (Eph. 4:11-16).

True Christianity uses the New Testament as its doctrine! Jesus gave the Word (Matt. 7:24-29; Luke 6:46; John 12:48), the Holy Spirit revealed the Word (1 Cor. 2:10-13; Eph. 3:1-6), and the apostles preached and taught the Word (Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:20; 2 Tim. 4:1-5).

The MESSAGE of True Christianity is the Gospel! The Gospel has facts to believe: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ for our sins (1 Cor. 15:1-4), commands to obey: believe in and confess Christ (Mark 16:16, Rom. 10:9-10), repent of sins (Luke 13:3; Acts 17:31), be immersed in water (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:20-21), and promises to enjoy: remission of sins (Matt. 26:28; Acts 2:38; 3:19), communion of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14; Acts 2:38; Romans 8), eternal life (1 John 5:11; Rev. 2:10; 22:14).

True Christianity is devoted to the Word of Christ! The WORD is inspired (2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17), infallible (Psalm 119:160), complete (James 1:25; 2 Tim. 3:16-17), comforting (1 Thess. 4:14-18), life giving (Matt. 4:4), and eternal saving power (Matt. 24:35; 1 Pet. 1:25; Heb. 4:12; Rom. 1:16; James 1:21).

True Christianity is universal – it’s for ALL nations! Its commission is world-wide (Matt. 28:18-20), its invitation is to all (Matt. 11:28-30; Rev. 22:17), its scope involves every race, color, and tongue (Mark 16:15; Gal. 3:27-28), its duration is age lasting (1 Cor. 15:23-26), its fellowship is for the obedient (Heb. 5:8-9; 1 John 1:7; cf. John 1:1-5), and its benefits are eternal (2 Pet. 1:10-11; Rev. 21:1-7).

True Christianity is undenominational in its unity! Jesus prayed for unity (John 17:20-23), the apostles pled for unity (2 Cor. 13:11; Phil. 1:27; 1 Peter 3:8), the Bible gives the plan for unity (Ephesians 4:4-6 says): there is one body – unity in parts (Rom. 12:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-27), one Spirit – unity in life (1 Cor. 1:10; Gal. 5:22-25), one hope – unity in trust (1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Peter 1:3-4), one Lord – unity in authority (1 Cor. 8:5-6), one faith – unity in message (Romans 10:17; Gal. 1:6-12; 2 Thess. 1:7-10), one baptism – unity in practice (penitent believers are immersed in water to be saved – Acts 2:38; 8:12, 35-39; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Mark 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21), and one God – unity in worship (Matt. 4:10; 1 Cor. 8:5-6).
The faithful perpetuate unity (Eph. 4:1-3).

The ORGANIZATION of True Christianity is congregational! Every local church: is independent and self-governing under Christ - the heavenly bishop (Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4), has elders (pastors, bishops) who feed, tend, oversee, and rule the flock among them (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:2-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Heb. 13:17), has deacons to serve (1 Tim. 3:8-13), and has members who minister in word and deed (1 Cor. 12:20-27; cf. 1 John 3:17-18; 4:20-21).

The MEMBERSHIP of True Christianity is honest humble obedient people! The members have heard and believed the Gospel (Acts 18:8; 1 Cor. 1:2), confessed their faith in Christ (Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:9-10), repented and were buried in water (Acts 2:38; 8:36-39; 10:47-48 ) to wash away their sins (Acts 22:16), to get into Christ (Gal. 3:27), to get into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13), and to be saved (1 Peter 3:21). These same obedient people then received the indwelling Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; 5:32; cf. Eph. 3:17).

The DESTINY of True Christianity (the church) is Heaven! By Heaven’s wisdom it was purposed (Eph. 3:10-11), purchased (Eph. 5:25; Acts 20:28), and kept (Romans 5:2; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 4:16). To Heaven it will go (1 Peter 1:4; Col. 1:5), in Heaven it will rest (Heb. 4:9-11), and in Heaven it will remain (1 Thess. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:24).

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