Uptown Church of Christ, San Francisco, CA

The Church was Founded by Christ

He is the Purchaser (Acts 20:28)
He is the Builder (Matt. 16:18)
He is the Head (Eph. 5:23)
He is the Lawgiver (Acts 2:36)
He is the Savior (Eph. 5:23)

Did Jesus Establish Your Church?

Christ is the Foundation

This Rock -- Jesus is the Rock

The Laid Foundation (1 Cor. 3:11)
Jesus is the Foundation
(Isa. 28:16)
The Apostolic Foundation (Eph. 2:20)

Is Christ or Man the Foundation of Your Church?

Church was Founded in 33 AD

After Hades Tried, but Failed to Hold Jesus, the Builder (Matt. 16:18 and Acts 2:31)
While the Apostles Lived (Mk. 9:1)
The Holy Spirit was Present and Prevalent (Mk. 9:1 & Acts 1:8, 2:1-4)
During that Time, the "Word of

Did Your Church Begin at Jerusalem on Pentacost, A.D. 33?

Its Designations -
By Apostolic Authority

Jesus Referred to the Church in the following places:

My Church (Matt. 16:18)
My Kingdom (Lk. 22:30; John 3:5)
The Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 16:19)
The Kingdom of God (John 3:5; Lk. 22:16)

This same Church was referred to by the apostles in the following places:

The Church (Matt. 16:18)
The Church of the Lord (Acts 20:28)
The Church of God (1 Cor. 1:2; Gal. 1:13)
Churches of Christ - Sing. - Church of Christ) Rom. 16:16)
The House of God( 1 Tim. 3:15)
The Household of God (Eph. 2:19)
The Household of Faith (Gal. 6:10)
The Kingdom of God (Acts 28:23 - 31)
The Kingdom of God's Dear Son (Col. 1:13)
A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Shaken( Heb. 12:28)

Is Your Church Mentioned by the Apostles?

Its Worship -- We Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth

"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24)
Communion (1 Cor. 10:16; 11:20-30 & Acts 20:7)
Singing (Eph. 5:18-19 & Col. 3:16)
Praying (Acts 2:42, 1 Thess. 5:17, 1 Thess. 5:25)
Teaching (Acts 2:42 & 1 Tim. 3:15)

Does Your Church Worship in Spirit and in Truth?

The Destiny of The Church -- Heaven

By Heaven's Wisdom it was

By Heaven's Love it was purchased (Eph. 5:25 & Acts 20:28)
By Heaven's Grace it is Kept

For Heaven's Glory it Hopes

To Heaven It will Go(

In Heaven it will Remain

Is Heaven The Destiny Of Your Church?

It's Work -- Saving Souls

This is Done By:

Preaching the Gospel (1 Thess. 1:8 l2 Cor. 11:8 & Phil.4:14-18)
Providing for It's Poor (Acts 4:34-35; Acts 6:17 & 1 Tim. 5:16)

Is Your Church Doing The Works of God or of Men?

Its Doctrine -- The New Testament

Christ is the Lawgiver (Eph. 4:7-16 (5:24)
The Holy Spirit is the Revealer (1 Cor. 2:13 & Eph. 3:1-6)
The Apostles' teaching is It's Manual (Acts 2:42 & Eph. 2:20)

Is the Doctrine of Your Church the Apostles' Word Only?

Its Enabling Grace -- Eternal Love

Gives the Lamb's Body for Sacrifice (Heb. 9:26-28)
Gives the Lamb's Blood for Atonement (Heb. 9:14)
Gives the Priest to Intercede (Heb. 7:21-28)
Gives the Prophet to Teach (Heb. 1:1-2 & Acts 3:22-23)
Gives the Kiing to Rule (1 Tim 6:15)
Gives the Judge to Reward (Matt. 25:31-46)
Gives Heaven as Its Hope (1 Cor. 15:19 & 1 Pet. 1:3-5)

Does Your Church Look Heavenward for Help?

Its Government -- An Absolute Monarchy

Its Head is in Heaven (Eph. 1:19-21; 4:8-10)
Its Law came from Heaven (Eph. 1:22, 4:11-16 & Rom 8:2)
Under Heaven it Serves (Eph. 5:23-24)
Toward Heaven it Worships (John 4:24 & Acts 12:5)

Is the Government of Your Church in Heaven or on Earth?

Its Unity -- Undenominational

The Savior Prayed for It (John 17:20-21)
The Apostles Pled for It (1 Cor. 1:10)
The Apostles Presented the Plan of It (Eph. 4:4-6)

The Church of Christ is:

ONE BODY -- Unity in Organism (Parts) (Rom. 12:4-5 & 1 Cor. 12:12-27)
ONE SPIRIT -- Unity in Life (1 Cor. 1:10 & Gal. 5:22-24)
ONE HOPE -- Unity in Trust (1 Thess. 4:13-18 & 1 Pet. 1:3-4)
ONE LORD -- Unity in Authority (1 Cor. 8:5)
ONE FAITH -- Unity in Message (Gal. 1:6-12)
ONE BAPTISM -- Unity in Practice

Is Your Church Denominational or Undenominational?

Its Life -- Devotion to the Word of Christ:

As the Eternal Word (Matt. 24:35 & 1 Pet. 1:25)
As the Inspired Word (2 Tim. 3:16 & 1 Cor. 2:13)
As the Life-Giving Word (Matt. 4:4)
As the Infallible Word (James 1:21)
As the Complete Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
As the Sufficient Word (2 Time 3:16-17)
As the Powerful Word (Heb. 4:12 & Rom. 1:16)
As the Comforting Word (1 Thess. 4:14-18)
As the Example of Christ (1 Pet. 2:21)

Is Your Church Devoted to the Word and also an Example of Christ?

Its Organization -- Congregational

The Church of Christ is Organically Independent of Every Other Local Church. It is Self-governing under the Authority 0f Jesus Christ, the Heavenly Bishop (Acts 14:23; 1 Pet. 2:25; 1 Pet. 5:4 & Phil. 1:1)
It has Bishops (Elders, Pastors and Presbyters) who Feed, Tend, Oversee, and Rule the Flock among Them (Acts 20:17; Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:2-4; 1 Tim 3:1-7 & Heb. 13:17)
It has Deacons to Serve (1 Tim. 3:8-13)
It has Members Who Minister in Word and Deed (1 Cor. 12:24-27)

Does Your Church have any Organization Greater than a Localized Arrangement?

The Message of the Church is The Gospel:

Death of Christ (1 Cor. 15:1-3)
Burial of Christ (1 Cor. 15:4)
Resurrection of Christ (1 Cor. 15:4-9)

We are Commanded in the Gospel to:

Believe in Christ (Mk. 16:16 & Acts 16:31)
Repent of our Sins (Acts 17:31; 2:38)
Be baptized (Mk. 15:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16 & 1 Pet. 3:21)

We have these Promises:

Remission of Sins (Acts 2:38; 3:19)
Communion of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14
Eternal Life (Rev. 2:10, 22:14)

Does Your Church Preach The Pure Gospel?

The Only Conditions for Membership into the Church of Christ are as Follows:

Hear the Gospel of Jesus (Rom. 10:17 & Acts 18:8)
Believe the Gospel (Acts 18:8 & 1 Cor. 1:2)
Repent of Your Sins (Acts 2:38 & Acts 2:47)
Confess the Name of Jesus (Acts 8:37 & Rom. 10:10)

The Last Requirement is to be Baptized "...everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins..." (Acts 2:38)

Have You Met These Conditions?