Facts About the New Testament Church

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)