Bible References

Apostasy

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: John 16:13; 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 16:15–16.
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 8:36–37.
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 9:1.
“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; Acts 2:1–42, 20:28; Ephesians 5:23–30.
See “Division” and “Name”

Conversion, 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 16:23–34.
Corinthians: Acts 18:8.

Divison

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” (Hebrews 13:20–21).

Elders

Acts 20:28; I Timothy 5:17; 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, 16:5–15, 14:16–17; 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 16:27, 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 10:28–29.
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, 5:29; 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.