Introduction

  • John 3:16

Characteristics of the local church

Characteristics Per secripture Catholic Baptist Assembly of God Church of Christ church of Christ
Authority New Testament ❌ ❌ ❌ ❔ ✔️
Name church of Christ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Plan of salvation Hear, believe, repent, confess, baptism ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️
Order of worship Sing, pray, teach, Lord’s Supper, give ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️
Work Preach gospel, benevolence, discipline ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️
Organization Local church ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️