Matthew 16:13-20

God is a god of organization.

God is a god of order.

What is a true New Testament Church? A true New Testament Church is a gathering of people who confess Jesus as The Christ.

The local church gathers together to learn how to live by Jesus’ standards and to do the work He calls them to.

The people of the church are followers of Christ and called out of the world.

What is the call of the Church?

 John 13:34-35

The marks of a true Christian

Romans 12:9-21

Pray over these passages:

• Romans 13:8
• 2 Corinthians 13:11
• 1 Thessalonians 3:12
• 1 John 3
• 1 John 4

This is where the church is either weak or strong. What is the foundation of our gathering together? Do we love one another?

1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Getting this right is vital to our witness in the world.

Jesus, being The Christ, is the Rock the Church is built on. The Word, being the perfect revelation of Jesus, is the standard of faith and conduct. Love for one another is the natural reaction of those who love God.

1 John 4:11-12

What is the call of the Church?

James 1:27

Matthew 28:18-20

We become transformed through interaction with Jesus.

There will be limited growth if all you do is show up on Sundays. So, what should you do?

• Go to Starting Point.
• Join a Rooted group.
• Get involved in a ministry.
• Make a daily appointment with God.

Salvation is a gift. Heaven is a gift. “Well done” is the goal.