Bible References

Apostasy

A child of God can “Die”: Romans 8: 12-13; James 5:19–20; Revelation 3:1–5. Can fall away after being saved: Galatians 5:4; I Timothy 4:1–3; I Corinthians 9:27, 10:12; II Peter 2:20-22, 3:17; Hebrews 3:12, 10:26–27; I John 1:7–10; Revelation 2:4–5.

Attendance

Hebrews 10:23–32; Acts 2:42.

Authority of the Bible

II Timothy 3:16–17; Deuteronomy 4:2, 18:17–22; Numbers 24:12–13; Proverbs 14:12; Luke 16:15; Revelation 22:18–19. The final revelation: John16:13; Galatians 1:8–9; II Peter 1:3, 19–21.

Inspiration

II Timothy 3:16; Matthew 10:19–20; Luke 1:68–70; I Corinthians 14:37; Galatians 1:8–12; I Thessalonians 2:13;II Peter 1:20–21.

False Teachers

Matthew 24:24; Acts 20:28–30; II Corinthians 11:13–15; Galatians 1:6–10; I Timothy 4:1–3; II Timothy 4:2–4; I John 2:18–23; Deuteronomy 18:21–22. To support is sinful: Galatians 1:6–10; II John 7–11; Proverbs 17:15; Isaiah 5:20–21.

Baptism

Purpose: Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38, 22:16; Galatians 3:26–27; I Peter 3:18-22. Action: Romans 6:3–11; Mark 1:9–10; John 3:22–23; Acts 8:36–39. Only “one baptism:” (Ephesians 4:4–6. Baptism in the name of Christ is water baptism: John 3:5;Acts 10:47–48. It is commanded of everyone: Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 10:48.

Candidates

Those taught – Matthew 28:19–20. Believers – Mark 16:15–16; Acts 8:36–38. Infants not need: (Matthew 18:3; Mark 10:13–15.

Being Saved

Hear: Romans 10:14, 17; Matthew 7:24. Believe: Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:16. Not faith only: James 2:24; John 12:42. Repent: Acts 2:38, 17:30; Luke 13:3–5. Confess: Matthew 10:32–33; Acts 8:35-38. Be Baptized: See “Baptism.” Remain Faithful: Romans 8:1; Titus 2:11–12; Revelation 2:10.

Church and Kingdom

The kingdom is the church: Matthew 16:18–19. The Church is the “body of Christ:” Ephesians 1:22–23; Colossians 1:18, 24. There is one body: Ephesians 4:4–6; I Corinthians 12:12–13; Colossians 3:15. “Added by the Lord,” not “Voted In:”" Acts 2:47. “At hand:” Matthew 3:2. To come in first century with “power:” Mark 8:1. “Power” to come with “Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:8). This happened on the day of Pentecost: Acts 2:1–4. The Kingdom was in existence in Paul's day: Colossians 1:9–18. See “Division” and “Name.”

Conversions, Examples of

Pentecost: Acts 2:14–47.
Samaria: Acts 8:4–13.
Ethiopian eunuch: Acts 8:26–39.
Paul (Saul): Acts 9:1–20, 22:6–16.
Cornelius: Acts 10:1–48, 11:1–18.
Lydia: Acts 16:13–15.
Philippian jailer: Acts 16:33–34.
Corinthians: Acts 18:8

Division

John 17:11, 20–21; I Corinthians 1:10–13, 3:3–9. Only one body: Ephesians 1:22–23, 4:4–6, 13–16; I Corinthians 12:12, 27. See “Church and Kingdom.”

Elders and Deacons

Christ is the “head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18). Christ is the “great Shepherd&rdquo (Hebrews 13:20–21).

Elders

Acts 20:28; I Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:1–5, (qualifications) I Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9.

Deacons

(qualifications) I Timothy 3:8–13.

Faith Only

James 2:24, 26; John 12:42. See “Works” and “Obedience.”

Grace

Justified by grace: Romans 3:23–24; Titus 3:7. Brings “salvation to all” and “instructs” (Titus 2:11–15. “Given by Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 1:4–8). Romans 5:2, 6–8, 15–21. Not by grace only: Matthew 7:13–14. See “Obedience.”

Holy Spirit

Member of Godhead: Matthew 28:19, I John 5:7–8; John 7:39, 14:16–17, 16:5–15; Galatians 5:16–25. Gave us God's Word: II Peter 1:21. “Sword of Spirit” is ”Word of God“ (Ephesians 6:17). Holy Spirit baptism occurred twice: 1) On Pentecost (Acts 1:8, 2:1–4) to give power to the apostles, 2) at Cornelius' house (Acts 11:15–18, 15:7–8) to show that gentiles accepted. Paul later wrote that there is only “one Spirit” and “one baptism” (Ephesians 4:4–6).

Judgment

Matthew 16:17, 25:31–46; Hebrews 9:27; Acts 17:30–31; Romans 2:16; II Corinthians 5:10–11. Reward for faithful: James 1:12. Punishment for wicked: Matthew 10:28, 13:40–42, 25:41–46; Mark 9:43–48; Luke 16:19–31; Revelation 14:9–11, 21:8. Punishment worse than death: Matthew 18:6, 26:24; Hebrews 10:28–19. Wicked raised for this: John 5:28–29; Acts 24:14–16; Daniel 12:2.

Lord's Supper

Matthew 26:26–28; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23–29. “On the first day of the week” (Acts 20:7). Note: This is the same wording used for the weekly contribution (I Corinthians 16:1–2).

Marriage and Divorce

Marriage

Hebrews 13:4; Romans 7:1–3; I Timothy 4:1–3.

Divorce

Matthew 5:31–32, 19:3–9; I Corinthians 7:10–16.

Music

The New Testament church used only vocal music: Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Matthew 26:30. It is sinful to add to or take from God's word: Revelation 22:18–19. Vain worship: Matthew 15:8–9. I Corinthians 14:15.

Name

For the church as a whole: Matthew 16:18; I Corinthians 1:2; Romans 16:16; Acts 20:28; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 12:28; I Corinthians 3:9; I Peter 5:3. For God's people: James 5:7; Colossians 1:2; I Peter 2:5; Acts 11:26. Acts 4:10–12; Philippians 2:9–11.

Obedience

Matthew 7:21; Acts 2:42; II Thessalonians 1:7–9; John 14:15, 23; I Peter 1:22–23; Hebrews 5:8–9; I John 2:3–6, 5:3; Romans 6:16–17, 16:25–27.

Old Testament (Law)

Made known at Sinai: Nehemiah 9:13–14. Sabbath to Jews: Deuteronomy 5:2–3, 15. Ended at the death of Christ: Hebrews 9:15–17; Galatians 3:16–25, 5:4, 18. Changed: Hebrews 7:12, 8:7–13, 10:9; Ephesians 2:13–15; Colossians 2:14. For our learning: Romans 15:4.

Sin

What is sin? I John 3:4–9; Romans 14:23; James 4:17. “All have sinned” Romans 3:23. Not inherited: Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 14:12. Can be forgiven: Acts 2:38, 8:22, 22:16; Romans 6:1–14.

Sincerity not Enough

Paul was: Acts 7:54–60, 8:1, 26:9–11; I Timothy 1:12–16. Cornelius was: Acts 10:1–48, 11:13–14. Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 55:8–9; Matthew 7:21; Luke 16:15.

Works

James 2:14–26; Matthew 7:21; John 12:42–43; Acts 10:34–35; Galatians 5:6; Hebrews 5:9.

Kinds of Works

1) Works of the flesh: Galatians 5:19–21.
2) Our own works: Acts 7:38–41; II Timothy 1:8–9.
3) Works of the Law: Galatians 2:16.
4) Works of obedience: Acts 10:34–35; Luke 6:46–49; John 6:29.






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