2 MIKE MAZZALONGO Only the Church of Christ

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2 MIKE MAZZALONGO Only the Church of Christ Saved?

2 MIKE MAZZALONGO Only the Church of Christ Saved?

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible •

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible • Be patient

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible •

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect other’s sincerity • Stick to the Bible • Be patient • Don’t get discouraged

Question Categories • Doctrinal • Evangelism • Bible Facts • Misc.

Question Categories • Doctrinal • Evangelism • Bible Facts • Misc.

“The Church of Christ thinks that they are the only true church and only

“The Church of Christ thinks that they are the only true church and only they are going to heaven. ”

The church in the Bible is the only true church. … there is only

The church in the Bible is the only true church. … there is only one body. - Ephesians 4: 4

The True Question: “Is the only denomination within Christianity going to heaven the Church

The True Question: “Is the only denomination within Christianity going to heaven the Church of Christ? ”

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them • Impatience

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them • Impatience

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them • Impatience • Preached the response

Past Mistakes: • Disrespectful • Us vs. Them • Impatience • Preached the response to the gospel instead of the gospel itself

Past Mistakes: • • Disrespectful Us vs. Them Impatience Preached the response to the

Past Mistakes: • • Disrespectful Us vs. Them Impatience Preached the response to the gospel instead of the gospel itself • Crossroads / Boston / International Church of Christ

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 16 - I Thessalonians 4: 16 -17

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. ” - Acts 4: 12

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, ’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, ’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? ’ 21 - Matthew 7: 21 -22

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me,

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness. ’ - Matthew 7: 23

So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will

So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me. - John 8: 28

I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore things I speak, I speak

I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me. ” - John 12: 50

teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with

teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ” - Matthew 28: 20

He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges

He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. - John 12: 48

How to Respond 1. Apologize

How to Respond 1. Apologize

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform 3. Reassure

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform 3. Reassure

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform 3. Reassure 4. Inquire and invite

How to Respond 1. Apologize 2. Inform 3. Reassure 4. Inquire and invite

Formula for Answering Questions • Put it into context • What do I understand

Formula for Answering Questions • Put it into context • What do I understand the Bible teaches about this

Don’t be afraid to be corrected and learn something new!

Don’t be afraid to be corrected and learn something new!