1. It was established by Christ (Matt.16:18)2. It was purchased with the blood of Christ(Acts 20:28)3. it was the culmination of Gods eternal purpose. (Eph. 3:8-12)4.It began in the city of Jerusalem in 30 A.D. (Lk. 24:46-49, Acts 1:8,2:1-4,47)5.Its foundation in the deity of Christ (Mr.16:16-28,1Cor.3:11)6. It head this Christ. (Eph.1:22-23,Col.1:18)7. It is singular in number(Mr.16:18,Eph.4:4,Col.1:18)8. It is composed of all who have been saved from their sins by obedience to gospel(Acts.2:37-47,18:8,Rom.6:16-18).9. Its organisation is in harmony with the scriptures- autonomous congregations overseen by elders and served by Deacons (Phil. 1:1,Acts 14:23,1 Tim. 3:1-14)10. It wears names that Honor the one who planned it from all eternity(God) the one who brought it into existence(Christ), and that reflect is divine nature(1Th. 1:3-4,Rom.16:16,Col.1:13-14,1Tim.3:15)11. Its worship consists only of those acts which the new testament authorises, not the traditional Commandments of men. (Jn.4:24,Col.3:17,Acts2:42,Mt.15:7-9)12. It's Law of entrance is that set forth in the New Testament, consisting of what a responsible person must do to be saved from sin. (My.28:18-20,No.16:15-16,Acts2:37-41,Col.1:13)13. It has no Creed book, such manual, for catechism.Its standard of authority for all matters of Faith, Doctrine and practice is the teaching of the New Testament. (2Tim.3:16-17,2Pet.1:3)14. Its destination is heaven, the eternal Realm of the redeemed(1 Cor.15:24,Phil.3:20-21,2Pet.1:10-11)
" I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth"