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WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

• • ORIGIN

    1. Founder                                     Christ  (Matt. 16:18)

    2. Purchaser                                  Christ  (Acts 20:28)

    3. Savior                                        Christ  (Eph. 5:23)

    4. Where                                        Jerusalem  (Luke 24:49)

    5. When                                         Pentecost AD 33  (Acts 2:1-4)

  • CREED(The Bible is the only guide, authority, and creed.)

    1. Scriptures                                   II Tim. 3:16-17

    2. Preaches the Word                     II Tim. 4:2

    3. Speaks Oracles of God               I Pet. 4:11

  • NAME IT IS CALLED

    1. Church of Firstborn                      Heb. 12:23

    2. Church of God                              Acts 20:28

    3. Church of Christ                           Rom. 16:16

  • HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

    1. Hear                                            Rom. 10:17, Acts 18:8

    2. Believe                                         John 8:24, 20:31

    3. Repent                                         Luke 13;3, Acts 17:30

    4. Confess                                        Rom. 10:9-10, Phil. 2:9-11

    5. Be Baptized                                  Mark 16:15-16,   Acts  22:16

    6. Baptism (Burial)                            Acts 8:36, 2:38, Rom. 6:1-5

    7. Lord Adds  to Church                     Acts 2:47

  • ITS WORSHIP

    1. Spirit & Truth                                John 4;24, I Cor 14-15

    2. Singing                                         Eph. 5:19, Col 3:16

    3. Prayer                                           Acts 2:42, Col 3:17

    4. Teaching                                       Matt. 28:19-20, II Tim.4;2

    5. Breaking Bread                             Acts 2;42, Acts 20:7

    6. Giving                                           Acts 2:42-45, I Cor 16:2

    7. Fellowship                                    Acts 2:42, I Cor 1:10

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FAITH

Hebrews 11: 1  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:6:  . . . he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

James 1: 5,6:  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Ephesians 2:8:  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.

Galatians 3:26:  For ye are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 5:22:  . . . the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

2 Corinthians 5:7:  (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

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 MAN SAYS                              GOD SAYS                         BIBLE VERSE

 "It's impossible".                  "All things are possible."              Luke 18:27

 "I'm to tired."                        "I will give you rest."                    Matt 11:28-30 

 "Nobody really loves me."           "I love you."                          John 3:16, 34    

 "I can't go on."                     "My grace is sufficient."       II Cor 12:9; Psa 91:15

 "I can't figure things out."      "I will direct your steps."               Prov 3:5-6

 "I can't do it."                       "You can do all things."                Phil 4:13

 "I'm not able."                             "I am able."                          II Cor 9:8       

 "It's not worth it."                    "It will be worth it."                    Rom 8:28

 "I can't forgive myself."                "I forgive you."             I John 1:9; Rom 8:1

 "I can't manage."              "I will supply all your needs."            Phil 4:19

 "I'm afraid."                 "I have not given you a spirit of fear."      II Tim 1:7

 "I'm always worried."         "Cast all your cares on me."             I Pet 5:7

 "I'm not smart enough."           "I give you wisdom."                   I Cor 1:30

 "I feel all alone."           "I will never leave you or forsake you."     Heb 13:5

                                                        (Borrowed)