Faith & Reason Nexus

1. A Humanly Devised Name
   • The church does not bear a name created by humans, but is called by divine design.
   • Romans 16:16
   • 1 Corinthians 1:2
   • Acts 4:11-12
   • 2 Corinthians 11:2
2. A Corrupted Worship
   • The worship of the Lord’s church is in spirit and truth, adhering to the example and teachings found in the New Testament.
   • John 4:23-24
   • Acts 2:42
   • Acts 20:7
   • Colossians 3:16
   • Galatians 4:10
   • 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
3. An Appeal to the Worldly-Minded
   • The church’s message is one of salvation and righteousness, not tailored to attract worldly desires or values.
   • 1 Corinthians 1:26
   • Romans 1:16-17
4. A Man-Made Creed
   • The church’s teachings and practices are based on the Scriptures alone, not on any human-created creed.
   • Matthew 28:18-20
   • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
   • Galatians 6:2
   • Philippians 3:16
5. Any Complex Organization
   • The church is organized simply, with elders and deacons overseeing local congregations, not a complex, hierarchical system.
   • Philippians 1:1
   • Acts 14:23
   • 1 Peter 5:2
6. Human Requirements for Membership
   • Membership is based on faith in Christ and obedience to the gospel, not on human-made requirements.
   • Mark 16:16
   • Acts 2:38-41
   • Acts 18:18
7. A Corrupted Work
   • The work of the church is to build up the body of Christ, edify believers, and spread the gospel in truth, not corrupted by worldly influences.
   • Ephesians 4:12
   • Acts 20:28
   • Ephesians 3:21

Let the Church Be What the Lord Wants It to Be!
The Lord’s church is founded on His authority and guided by His Word, with a focus on truth, purity in worship, and simplicity in structure and membership.