Introduction

• John 3:16

Characteristics of the local church

Characteristics	Per secripture	Catholic	Baptist	Assembly of God	Church of Christ	church of Christ
Authority	New Testament	❌	❌	❌	❔	✔️
Name	church of Christ	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️
Plan of salvation	Hear, believe, repent, confess, baptism	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️
Order of worship	Sing, pray, teach, Lord’s Supper, give	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️
Work	Preach gospel, benevolence, discipline	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️
Organization	Local church	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️