I. The church in prophecy, promise, and practice

A. Prophecy (Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-3)
B. Promise (Matthew 16:18-19)
C. Practice (Acts 2:41-47)

II. The distinctive and singular nature of the church

A. One flock (John 10:16; Acts 20:28)
B. One body (Ephesians 4:4; 1:22-23)
C. One bride (Romans 7:1-4; Ephesians 5:22-33)

III. Identifying the church of the Bible by its traits

A. The designation (Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:15; Romans 16:16)
B. Organization (Philippians 1:1; Ephesians 4:11-12)
C. Worship (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 16:2; Colossians 3:16-17)

IV. A rejection of division

A. The Lord prayed for unity (John 17:20-21)
B. The Lord paid for unity (Ephesians 2:14-16)
C. The Lord pleaded for unity (1 Corinthians 1:10)
D. The Lord planned for unity (Ephesians 4:1-6)

V. How one becomes a part of the Lord’s church

A. The Lord is the one who adds a person to the church (Acts 2:37-40, 47)
B. Those who are added must continue in the faith (1 Corinthians 10:12; 15:58)