Who started the First New Testament Church?
Jesus Christ started the first New Testament Church during His personal ministry here on Earth prior to His crucifixion and resurrection. He promised the perpetuity of His Church would remain and continue here on Earth until His soon return.
What is a New Testament Church?
A New Testament Church is described in scripture as a called out assembly of visible, local, saved, scripturally baptized people that are covenanted together under New Testament Teachings, with the understanding that each member is to fellowship one with another for mutual edification, and in a united effort they must pursue the purpose of taking the Word of God out to the World.
How is a New Testament Church identified?
God has clearly described His New Testament Church as having four distinct identifying marks. These marks are found in the scriptures listed below:
• Pastor and Deacon
2. Two Ordinances to be Observed in His Church
• The Lord's Supper and Baptism by immersion
(Matthew 26:26-30; I Corinthians 11:26; Romans 6:3-5; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41)
3. Teaching and Guard of His New Testament Doctrine
• New Testament Doctrine
(Luke 16:16; Matthew 11:13; Colossians 2:14)
4. Church Perpetuity
• Church Perpetuity
(Matthew 16:18; 28:20; Ephesians 3:21; John 14:16)