FEATURES OF THE LORD’S CHURCH

    Introduction

          A.  I want to start a series of lessons dealing with several features of the Lord’s church.

          B.  Our aim should be to pattern our church after the New Testament church.

          C.  The New Testament church was a Christ-centered church.  A Christ-centered church

                teaches:

      I.  Christ is the way to God.  John 14:6 (793)

     II.  The gospel of Christ is the power of God to save.  Romans 1:16-17 (830); 1 Cor.

           15:1-4 (850)

   III.  The Great  Commission.   Matthew 28:18-20 (730)

          A.  Examples:  1)  Acts 2:36-41 (802);  2)  Acts 8:35-39 (808)

   IV.  Jesus is the founder of the church.  Matthew 16:13-19 (717)

    V.  Jesus is the head of the church.  Ephesians 1:22-23 (863)

   VI.  Jesus is the savior of the church.  Ephesians 5:23-27 (866)

  Conclusion

          A.  How does our church compare to the characteristics of a Christ-centered Church?

          B.  Invitation