Topic(s): Church, Unity

• We have the same Lord (Romans 10:12; Ephesians 4:5).

• We were redeemed by the same blood (Ephesians 1:7).

• We obeyed the same gospel (Romans 1:16; Galatians 1:6-9).

• We were added to the same church (Acts 2:41, 47).

• We are heirs of the same promises (Acts 2:39).

• We are united to the same head (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22). We worship the same God (John 4:24).

• We all have the same Father (Ephesians 4:6; Romans 8:16-18).

• We hope for the same heavenly home (John 14:1-6).
  —Via The Green Plain Proclaimer

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: For ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).

Facts about the Church of Christ

Topic(s): Church

• Establishment (Isaiah 2:2-3; Daniel 2:44; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:5-8; 2:1-4; Note: Mark 9:1).

• Foundation – Christ (Isaiah 28:16; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Matthew 16:18).

• Founder – Christ (Matthew 16:16-18).

• Names of Members (Acts 9:1-2, 13-14; 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16).

• Organization (Ephesians 1:22-23; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-12).

• Worship – Spirit and Truth (John 4:24; Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2).

• Law of Pardon (Faith + Obedience = Salvation; Mark 16:16; Hebrews 5:8-9).

• Creed – Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2).

• Church Name/Description (Romans 16:16; Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:15)

“That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church . . .” —Matthew 16:18