• God’s one true church has distinct characteristics that distinguish it from the denominations of man.

• If a church preaches and practices what is taught in the NT, it is of Christ. Being of Christ or not is not determined by what is on the sign in front of the building.

• The local church

Characteristics

Per scripture

Catholic

Baptist

Assembly of God

Church of Christ

church of Christ

Authority

New Testament

No

No

No

?

Yes

Name

church of Christ

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Plan of salvation

Hear, believe, repent, confess, be baptized

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Order of worship

Sing, pray, teach, Lord’s Supper, give

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Work

Preach gospel, benevolence, discipline

No

No

No

No

Yes

Organization

Local church

No

No

No

No

Yes