don mcclainw. 65th st church of christ - february 18, 2007 1

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - February 18, 2007

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“It’s the closest to me.” “It has the best building.” “The majority go there” “The preacher is a good ‘ole

boy.” “It has more young folks” “My family/friends go there” “My customers go there.” “The most prominent go

there”


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A Male -

Name – Albert Peculiar

Physical description - Bald on Top - 5’8” – weighs 225 lbs

Clothing - A white shirt, brown pants, & blue Tie.

A Male -

Name – Albert Peculiar

Physical description - Bald on Top - 5’8” – weighs 225 lbs

Clothing - A white shirt, brown pants, & blue Tie.

7’-0”==6’-0”==5’-0”==4’-0”==3’0”


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It is possible to eliminate some readily because they demonstrate allegiance to man not Christ.

However, others require closer examination and scrutiny in order to prove Christ’s ownership.

We need a definitive description of the Church in order to know which Church is the right Church.

It is possible to eliminate some readily because they demonstrate allegiance to man not Christ.

However, others require closer examination and scrutiny in order to prove Christ’s ownership.

We need a definitive description of the Church in order to know which Church is the right Church.


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Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV)1 Now this is the main point of the

things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the

right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister

of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected,

and not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer

both gifts and sacrifices. . . .


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Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV)

. . .Therefore it is necessary that this One also have something to

offer. 4 For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there

are priests who offer the gifts according to the law; 5 who serve

the copy and shadow of the heavenly things, . . .


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Hebrews 8:1-5 (NKJV)

. . . as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. For He

said, "See that you make all things according to the

pattern shown you on the mountain."


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2 Timothy 1:13 (NKJV)

13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and

love which are in Christ Jesus.


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By Examining:•ORIGIN (Eph 3:10; Acts 2)

•FOUNDATION (1 Cor 3:11)

•BUILDER (Mat 16:18; Acts 2:47)

•HEAD (Eph 1:22; Col 1:18)•STANDARD (2 Tim 3:16,17; 1 Pet 4:11)

•DOCTRINE – (Acts 2:42; 1 John 9)

•ORGANIZATION (Acts 20:28; Phili 1:1)

•WORSHIP (John 4:24; Acts 2:42)

•WORK (Ephesians 4:11-16)


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Individual All Saved

Children of God1 John 3:1Brethren1 Cor 15:6DisciplesActs 20:7

Saints1 Cor 1:2

ChristiansActs 11:26

The ChurchActs 2:47

The Church of GodActs 20:28

“My” ChurchMatthew 16:18Church of the

FirstbornHebrews 12:23

The Brotherhood1 Peter 2:17

Localized

JerusalemActs 8:1Antioch

Acts 11:19Ephesus

Acts 20:17churches of Christ

Rom. 16:16church of God

1 Cor. 1:1churches of Galatia

Gal 1:2


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Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Baptist ChurchCatholic ChurchApostolic ChurchLutheran Church

Episcopalian ChurchPentecostal Church

Family Church


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Family Church


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Family Church


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Family Church


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Methodist Presbyterian

BaptistCatholicApostolicLutheran

EpiscopalianPentecostal Evangelical


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Methodist Presbyterian

BaptistCatholicApostolicLutheran

EpiscopalianPentecostal Evangelical (Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11)(Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11)(Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11)(Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11)


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Part of the structure through

their writings - Eph 2:20The church The church

(Ephesians 4:11; (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1)Philippians 1:1)

The church The church (Ephesians 4:11; (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1)Philippians 1:1)

Apostles,

Prophets,

Evangelists,

Pastors

Teachers,

Deacons

Saints


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Speaks through the apostles & in

the New Testament

Jesus(The

Head)

Pastors over each

local church(1 Peter

5:1,2; Acts 14:23;

Titus 1:5)

Apostles,

Prophets,

Evangelists,

Pastors

Teachers,

Deacons

Saints

Elders

65th LR

Elders

28th PB

Elders

65 Conway

Elders

Russellville


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Pyramid Government -

Elders Elders Elders Elders

POPE –POPE –Boniface IIIBoniface III

606 AD606 AD


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Earthly Headquarters –

Regional Management -

Watchtower

Councils

Synods

Conventions

Mormon Church


21“The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized the same way that Christ organized His Church

in New Testament times.”

• The Church is led by a president and prophet, currently Gordon B. Hinckley.

• The President has two counselors, and these three leaders constitute the First Presidency.

• The First Presidency is assisted by Twelve Apostles, who are special witnesses of Jesus Christ to all the world.

• Leaders called Seventies assist the Twelve Apostles and serve in various locations throughout the world.

• Local congregations are led by bishops.


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Earthly Headquarters –

Regional Management -

Clergy - Laity –

Pastor – Flock -


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Pulpit Minister and Staff Pulpit Minister and Staff Administrator?Administrator?

Minister of Music?Minister of Music? Singles Minister?Singles Minister? Minister of Education?Minister of Education? Minister of Adult Minister of Adult

Education?Education? Youth Minister?Youth Minister? Children's Minister?Children's Minister?


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Singing (Col 3:16)Singing (Col 3:16)


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Singing (Col 3:16)Singing (Col 3:16) Praying (Acts 2:42)Praying (Acts 2:42)


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Singing (Col 3:16)Singing (Col 3:16) Praying (Acts 2:42)Praying (Acts 2:42) Giving (1 Cor. Giving (1 Cor.

16:1-2) 16:1-2)


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16:1-2) 16:1-2) Teaching (Acts Teaching (Acts

2:42)2:42)


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16:1-2) 16:1-2) Teaching (Acts Teaching (Acts

2:42)2:42) Communion (1 Communion (1

Cor. 11:23-29; Cor. 11:23-29; Acts 20:7)Acts 20:7)


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MusicMusic - Musical Entertainment – - Musical Entertainment – Instrumental – Choirs – Soloist –Instrumental – Choirs – Soloist –

PrayerPrayer - Women Leading Prayer, Praying - Women Leading Prayer, Praying Through Mary, Praying In “Tongues” – Through Mary, Praying In “Tongues” –

CollectionCollection - Raffle Tickets, Bake Sales, Car - Raffle Tickets, Bake Sales, Car Washes, Chili Suppers, fundraising etc. . . Washes, Chili Suppers, fundraising etc. . .

TeachingTeaching - Creeds of Men, Perverted - Creeds of Men, Perverted gospel, Politics, - Women Preachers, gospel, Politics, - Women Preachers,

CommunionCommunion - Monthly, Quarterly, Annually, - Monthly, Quarterly, Annually,


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Healing Services Healing Services ––

Snake Handling –Snake Handling – Christmas – Christmas –

Easter –Easter – Dedicating Dedicating

Babies -Babies - Feet Washing -Feet Washing -

Plays (Drama) – Plays (Drama) – Concerts –Concerts –Applause –Applause –Hand Waving –Hand Waving –Children’s Church –Children’s Church –


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Evangelism Evangelism (Acts 13:1-(Acts 13:1-3) 3)

Edification Edification (Eph 4:11-(Eph 4:11-16)16)

BenevolencBenevolence (Ro e (Ro 15:25-26)15:25-26)


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Teaching the false doctrines of Teaching the false doctrines of men – men –

Focus ONLY On Family Issues –Focus ONLY On Family Issues – Positive Preaching ONLY –Positive Preaching ONLY – Secular Education -Secular Education - Politics –Politics – Entertainment – Entertainment – Recreation – (Family Life Centers)Recreation – (Family Life Centers) Social Services –Social Services – Community Services –Community Services –


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In DesignationIn TeachingIn OrganizationIn WorshipIn Work

In DesignationIn TeachingIn OrganizationIn WorshipIn Work

Will Be The “Will Be The “Pillar and Pillar and Ground of the TruthGround of the Truth.” .”

(1 Timothy 3:15)(1 Timothy 3:15)

Will Be The “Will Be The “Pillar and Pillar and Ground of the TruthGround of the Truth.” .”

(1 Timothy 3:15)(1 Timothy 3:15)


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By Examining Its

• HEAD

• STANDARD

• DOCTRINE

• ORGANIZATION

• WORSHIP

• WORK


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Have you been added to Christ’s church – Act 2:47?

Are you serving Christ in a scriptural local church? – Acts 9:26-28


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