The True Church

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There are over 2500 churches in the United States alone; yet, the Bible says that Jesus calls His people into just one fold or church. With such a large body of churches, it becomes virtually impossible to fully examine the doctrines of them all. How, then, is one to find the true church? And, does God really have one today?

1. Does Christ have a church? _____

“Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing” (Eph. 5:25, 27).

2. Who heads this church?

“And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church” (Col 1:18).

3. What is the foundation of this church?

“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord” Eph. 2:20

4. How many churches does Christ have?

“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold” (John 10:16).

5. What is one of the major hallmarks of this church?

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus” (Rev. 14:12).

This includes the seventh-day Sabbath of the Ten Commandments. (John 14:15, Rev. 22:14).

6. Will this church be a local church only?

“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people” (Rev. 14:6).

The church must be part of a worldwide body.

7. What message does it preach?

God’s judgment has come. Worship Him!

Spiritual Babylon is fallen. Come out!

Don’t worship the beast or you’ll receive his mark. (See Rev. 14:6-14).

8. What will this church do until Christ returns?

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:19, 20).