The True Church, Making the Gospel Visible

Purpose: faithfully and obediently living out the gospel via the marks of God’s true church

1. A True New Testament Church – The Gospel Made Visible

           Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; 28:18-20; 1 Peter 2:9

          Constituted of Born-Again New Covenant Christians               (John 3:3)

          Confessing Christ Together (Matthew 10:32-33)

           Ecclesia = “gathering”

          His People = His Body = His Church

2. Believer’s Baptism – The Visible Covenant Sign of Knowing Christ &
   Being in His Body

          Romans 6:1-14

          Believer’s Baptism declares Christ as Lord, and brings             the believer into His Church

3. Lord’s Supper – The Visible Renewal Sign of Christ’s People

            1 Corinthians 11:16-34, esp. v. 20

            The Cup of the New Covenant in Christ’s Blood
            (Luke 22:20;1 Corinthians 11:25)

             Baptized Believers Celebrating Salvation Past,                        Present, and Future in the Lord’s Supper

4. Glorifying Christ in Worship, Discipleship, and Mission

          Worship of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
          (John 4:23-24)

          Discipleship of One Another to be faithful followers of
          Jesus Christ (John 8:31-32)

          Mission of Jesus Christ’s Gospel to All the Nations                   (Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-47)

         A foretaste of God’s blessings here at FBC