Thematic Studies In Bible Basics Thematic Studies In
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • Founder: Jesus Christ Mt 16: 18 • When: A. D. 30 in Jerusalem (Pentecost) • Followers: named “Christians” Acts 11: 26 • “To give a command or admonition; to teach from heaven; to be divinely Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • The name “Christians” was not bestowed until after Acts 10…when Gentiles were included • Such illustrates the wisdom of God • No doubt, the Jews would have perverted this new identity cp. Acts Thematic Studies In Bible Basics 15: 1
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • The church of Christ • The name of Christ is meaningful because it is the only name whereby man can gain his salvation Acts 4: 12 • Therefore, the name “Christian” should be the only religious name man should want to wear Thematic Studies In Bible Basics • Yet, we see so much division
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • A multiplicity of man-made churches Catholic Church Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church Baptist Church Methodist Church Mormon Church “Jehovah’s Witnesses” Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Many downplay the different names worn, believing all are still “united” in Christ • Wearing different names also means men practice different things dictated by that name one wears • Thus, unity is not achieved Thematic Studies In Bible Basics
Lesson 3 Ù True Unity In Christ • Consider Gamaliel’s advice in Acts 5: 34 -39 • He spoke to emphasize the possibility of the apostles’ preaching coming to nothing • We consider his words to emphasize that all men’s works (including religious) eventually come to. Innaught Thematic Studies Bible Basics
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