Founder: Christ (Matthew 16:18)
Place: Jerusalem Isaiah 2:1–3; Acts 2:5
Time: ad 33 (Daniel 2:44; Acts 2)
Head: Christ (Ephesians 1:22)
Organization:
- Christ as the head (Ephesians 5:23)
- Elders oversee the local church (Hebrews 13:17; Titus 1:5)
- Deacons as servants (Acts 6:1–6; 1 Timothy 3:8–13)
- Members compose body (Colossians 1:2)
Name (group) (Ephesians 3:15):
- Church of God (1 Corinthians 1:2)
- Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22–23)
- Churches of Christ (Romans 16:16)
- Bride of Christ (Romans 7:4)
Name (individuals):
- Disciples (John 15:8)
- Saints (Romans 1:7)
- Brethren (Luke 8:21)
- Children of God (Galatians 3:26)
- Christian (Acts 11:25–26)
Creed:
- Jesus/Bible (Acts 8:37)
- Rule of Faith and Practice: Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
Worship (John 4:24):
- Sing (Ephesians 5:19)
- Pray (Acts 2:42; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- Teach (Acts 5:42)
- Communion (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
- Contribute (1 Corinthians 16:1–2)
Mission: Save Souls (1 Timothy 4:16)
Warning: Be Faithful (2 John 1:9)
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