The Jewish assembly was not the start of the Body of Christ. It was the continuation of the kingdom of heaven which was still at hand. Because.... 1)"Ye men of Israel, hear these words;" is not addressed to gentiles... 2)"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." IS NOT THE GOSPEL of our salvation today. Jesus finally baptised the twelve with the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.. (Jews) so they would have the power of signs and miracles to carry on the ministry of the kingdom, because the jews require signs but they still rejected the King and the Kingdom and so... Enter Paul... Faith in Jesus shed blood remits the sins of the believer and.. The Holy Spirit baptises us into the Body Of Christ. A difference. Things that differ ARE NOT THE SAME. If it don't agree with Paul 100% then it don't matter! (Regarding supposed early church fathers and the 12 Apostles). He is the first, he is the pattern!

Sir I just want to say I am 91 and will be 92 in March if it is the will of God. I have hear many sermons in my time but not like this one. God has bless you with a lot of knowledge some I have never heard about but I know every word you said is true. I'm going to share this video with as many people as I can because it has proven to me I've been right thinking that the Church of Christ was started when Christ walked this earth and the Apostles preached the word of God they were given by the Holy Spirit of God in Acts 2/1-17 and veses 38-46. The only religion they had back then was the Pharisees which were governed by the Kings . Christ told them outside they were like white Tombs but inside they are like dead man's bones. . The Apostles listen to the Holy Spirit and preached the true word of God with Jesus and 3000 souls were baptized into the Body of Christ and became Christians. This was when the New Testament Church of Christ was started. We still preach the true word of God until this day just like it is written in the Bible. Thank you for putting this video on You Tube ,May God Bless You. James McQueen (Mac)

With these cults it's always about their church and what you do and not about Jesus and what HE did for sinners. Also, when Glenn makes that scenario about a guy asking the baptized guy his denomination? How did the guy asking that question know what a denomination is! So silly! No one believes a denomination saves anyone! Only Christ does! Where the coc is just a works based religion like Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox believe. These Campbellites ppl aren't nowhere in history since the time of Christ and that's bc they started with the Campbell's.. they're nothing but Campbellites...a man made religion that worships water as their god.

Growing up CoC and Baptist... Our alter was a pulpit, our baptism was just "a personal experiance," and our lords supper (AKA the eucharist) was just bread and grape juice we ate and drank in memory only of christ. Even our music lacked reverance or worship. Just a bunch of old people singing country folk hymms about themselves and how good they are or how lost the world is. Not glorifying God, only glorifying ourselves because we were christians or damning the world for christ to come and judge us all. One distracted you with instruments and the other couldn't stop arguing as to why its right or wrong to use them. There are more American flags being revered in the Churches of Christ or baptist churches than crosses or saints ive been to. When you put your faith in one of these non-denominational denominations you are not becoming apart of the body of christ, you are simply LARPing as a fantastically simplistic "Americanized" made up version of what someone wishes the Early Church was like. These so called non-denomational denominations are not based on any traditional, biblical, or historical reality. It rejects 1800+ years of Christian progress and traditions. It rejects the real historical views of what we know about the early church. These restoration churches are not trying to restore the church or reform it... They are trying to remake a wheel that was never broken and re-create it in their own image, Not God's image. I cant tell you how many times we participated in communion (what should be the most christ-centered part of any service), only for the person who blesses the bread and juice to stand in the pulpit and ramble and grandstand about anything and everything other than Christ's sacrifice. All while dressed in farmer appearal. Thats just the Church of Christ. I went to my GF's southern baptist church and no lie, the preacher said unironically while sending out the collection plates "well... I guess since we have to wait a little while, let me show y'all a little bit of my trumpet playing tunes." He no joke started playing yankee doodle on the trumpet while the collection plates were being passed around. This is what led me to learning more about christianity and eventually historical churches like the episcopal church where my Great Grandparents came from, Catholicism, lutheranism, and Eastern Orthodoxy. I am deadset on leaving the non-denominational world behind to follow christ in his church he established on the rock of Peter. Its going to be my New years resolution for 2025 to become Catholic. I know my family wont like it, and my Girlfriend's family might not be happy if I bring her away from the baptist church, but I can't keep going to these churches knowing what they are doing is wrong. I need Christ and I need his Church✝️

Brother DeBarry. I thank you for this important topic. God Bless the brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.

You have one of those rare voices that catches people’s ear and they want to hear everything you have to say brother Don. So glad you are using it for the ultimate good. Keep up the great work.

Thanks Don. For coming to visit us in Coweta Oklahoma.

The church of christ in Ethiopia salute you . WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH .

Many people will say what they believe and what they are. The truth is always the truth

When his friends told him he must have sinned and this is why these things have happened to him….Job 6 :24 Teach me and I will be silent, and show me where I have done wrong .. prove all things though the word of God not the words of men..May we all have the faith and obedience of Job….

While some not well- grounded in the faith left the church, many who love Jesus and His way continue to follow Jesus in His church Praise the Lord,

If Jesus calls his body the church, why don’t we call it “THE CHURCH”? Wouldn’t that separate us from all the other so called churches? People ask me what denomination I am. I tell them I’m not in a denomination. They say what church are you in? I tell them I’m a member of the church. Yes but which one? I tell them the church that Christ built. Then they say oh… You’re one of those church of Christ people! I tell them I’m not “church of Christ”. I’m a Christian and I belong to the body of Christ, the one that Jesus talks about in Matthew 16:18

Great lesson. Too bad he left out the dysfunction division contention legalism controversy splits mistreatment of members and ministers lack of love and unchristlikeness. It's rare to find a effective congregation. Many are "trying to get Bro/Sis so and so back" to the same old crap.

Used to love the church. Seen too much division contention legalism controversy splits mistreatment of members and ministers lack of love and unchristlikeness. It's rare to find a effective congregation. Many are "trying to get Bro/Sis so and so back" to the same old crap.

Evil men shall wax worse and worse

I'm listening from you in Ghana. I wish to hear from you all the time. Thanks

I love a good bible study and I believe this is inside my top 2! Love you all and may the Lord continue to bless your steps!

Wonderful sermon, lesson thank you brother Eric 🙏✝️

And yet when covid came you bowed to the State and shut your doors not holding public worship..

I attended church of Christ for a year and found it dead. A lot of sick attendees.

Another great lesson brother Clark!!

It’s NOT hard to understand, especially if you have the indwelling of The Holy Spirit.

Thanks for this wonderful sermon ,well taught

BBB

Dear Brother Allan, your preaching about the history of the church of Christ is great for Mexican churches. Could you please mail your notes to my address. 3801 N. McColl Rd. Apt. 812 McAllen TX 78501.

Amen😊

Awesome lesson

Isaiah 45:7 does say "I form the light and create darkness, i bring prosperity and create disaster, I, the Lord do these things. Its so important to trust the God of the bible and not our own understanding.

Very good lesson! We need to know our history. Not just secular but also of our faith.🙏

Very powerful message. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Great message!

I've allowed the world to convince me I have bipolar 1. My father was a gospel preacher in the Lord's church for over 20 years. Im living on SSI. Im not married, no children. I've smoked, drank, used drugs for years. Ive been sexually immoral, fornicated, had problems with pornography, masturbation. I was baptized at 14, but it was pushed on me before I was mature enough to truly grasp it's meaning and purpose. But I'm glad I was baptized. I needed to hear these things so much. My life is empty. It's lonely, uneventful, and little to no purpose at all. Im slow cognitively because I've convinced myself that I'm not worthy of Heaven or eternal life. But hearing this message was extremely beneficial and I appreciate the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom brother Don preached. Im currently back attending with the brethren regularly and have prayed nonstop to be led back to the light. Ive thrown away my TV's, and the distractions that were plaguing my life and I'm focused again in study of the Word of God and walking with Him. Im so glad I came across this lesson. With God ALL things are possible, to those that love the Lord. And to Love the Lord, you must devote your entire existence to obedience by meditating day and night, praying without ceasing, confessing Christ before all mankind, and living your life centered on following His Will.

I enjoy your Bible lessons,I am a member of Kingsport Coc

Great teaching,a joy to hear him teach,Roy Newton

A very good lesson

Love it!! I want one of those cakes!!!! Excellent sermon!!!! ❤❤❤

You are is SINNING Preaching Mathew-John before Yeshuas Death as New Testament Doctrine is SIN. Do Not Fight against the Real New Testament of Yeshuas Acts 2-Revelation 22. Acts 2:42 2 John 9-11 Verses John7:16 You all Want to Preach the Old Testament Kingdom of Israel only Kingdom of Heaven Good News Preached only to Israel. Mathew 4:23 Mathew 10:5-6 Mathew 15:24 Salvation was only for Fleshly Circumcised Israel in Mathew-John before Yeshuas Death. John 4:22 Luke 19:9 Mathew 19:16-21 That old Testament Kingdom was TAKEN FROM ISRAEL, But You all believes that old testament Kingdom that was taken from Israel. Mathew 21:43 is Yeshua New Testament Kingdom we are in today. How Foolish when Yeshua Said NO NO NO John 18:36 Yeshuas new Testament Kingdom was not of the Old Testament World of Israel, so John 3:16 God so Loved past Tense the Old Covenant World of Israel only that Whosoever in Israel only who Believed on Him as the Messiah to Israel only could have eternal life. John 3:3-6 Old Testament Jews had to be Born again Children of God into Yeshua New Testament Kingdom out of that Fleshly Kingdom they were once under By going from that Old Covenant age Kingdom to the New Testament kingdom .Colossians 1:13 Acts 3:19 Now We are Spiritually Circumcised by Water Baptism. Colossians 2:11-12 You all and Your Folks has not Figured this out yet. We want to Help You and Your Folks, but they never seem to listen. I will Challenge all of Your Bunch to REFUTE THIS COVENANT TRUTH. Let us wait for a Reply From This Bunch to Reply .Oh By the Way if You Falsely Claim there was no Salvation under the Law that is False to cause Yeshua Blood went Back to Cleanse Old Testament Sins of the Past. Romans 3:25. They also wants us to Seek the Old Testament Kingdom of Israel only and That Old Testament Righteousness, and He Thinks that Applies to us today. NO NO NO Mathew 6:33 If You all would use common sense you would know according to Romans 10:5-6 That Israel Would seek Old Testament Righteousness. He would know Yeshua said for Israel only to be PERFECT under the Law of Moses. Mathew 5:48 Deuteronomy 18:13 King James version .Your Bunch can't Distinguish between Perfection under the Law of Moses, and for us to be under the PERFECT NEW COVENANT Law of LIBERTY. JAMES 1:25 JAMES 2:12. Poor People can't Figure out how to Rightly Divide Gods Word Only By The COVENANTS PERIOD. Lets wake up

You are is SINNING Preaching Mathew-John before Yeshuas Death as New Testament Doctrine is SIN. Do Not Fight against the Real New Testament of Yeshuas Acts 2-Revelation 22. Acts 2:42 2 John 9-11 Verses John7:16 You all Want to Preach the Old Testament Kingdom of Israel only Kingdom of Heaven Good News Preached only to Israel. Mathew 4:23 Mathew 10:5-6 Mathew 15:24 Salvation was only for Fleshly Circumcised Israel in Mathew-John before Yeshuas Death. John 4:22 Luke 19:9 Mathew 19:16-21 That old Testament Kingdom was TAKEN FROM ISRAEL, But You all believes that old testament Kingdom that was taken from Israel. Mathew 21:43 is Yeshua New Testament Kingdom we are in today. How Foolish when Yeshua Said NO NO NO John 18:36 Yeshuas new Testament Kingdom was not of the Old Testament World of Israel, so John 3:16 God so Loved past Tense the Old Covenant World of Israel only that Whosoever in Israel only who Believed on Him as the Messiah to Israel only could have eternal life. John 3:3-6 Old Testament Jews had to be Born again Children of God into Yeshua New Testament Kingdom out of that Fleshly Kingdom they were once under By going from that Old Covenant age Kingdom to the New Testament kingdom .Colossians 1:13 Acts 3:19 Now We are Spiritually Circumcised by Water Baptism. Colossians 2:11-12 You all and Your Folks has not Figured this out yet. We want to Help You and Your Folks, but they never seem to listen. I will Challenge all of Your Bunch to REFUTE THIS COVENANT TRUTH. Let us wait for a Reply From This Bunch to Reply .Oh By the Way if You Falsely Claim there was no Salvation under the Law that is False to cause Yeshua Blood went Back to Cleanse Old Testament Sins of the Past. Romans 3:25. They also wants us to Seek the Old Testament Kingdom of Israel only and That Old Testament Righteousness, and He Thinks that Applies to us today. NO NO NO Mathew 6:33 If You all would use common sense you would know according to Romans 10:5-6 That Israel Would seek Old Testament Righteousness. He would know Yeshua said for Israel only to be PERFECT under the Law of Moses. Mathew 5:48 Deuteronomy 18:13 King James version .Your Bunch can't Distinguish between Perfection under the Law of Moses, and for us to be under the PERFECT NEW COVENANT Law of LIBERTY. JAMES 1:25 JAMES 2:12. Poor People can't Figure out how to Rightly Divide Gods Word Only By The COVENANTS PERIOD. Lets wake up

Thank you Phil. You make my heart happy and full of our God. Church was possible today because of you.. I had a stroke 9 days ago and am unable to attend in Tipp City right now

Romans 10:14-17 Great Job!!!!!!

Moving sermon. I didn’t anticipate shedding tears when he mentioned praying intensely to walk again.

Such lazy preachers. All you are doing is entertaining yourselves.

Here's a novel idea. Why don't you start polishing the highways and byways and spread the gospel to the lost as ordered in mark16:16, instead of spending your time showing off your preaching skill. Polishing the pulpit, and lectureships are an invention of satan himself.

Whenever I feel down and need a reminder why it’s OK not to be happy all the time, I come back to this lesson time and time again! We as Christians, are sold the idea that if you are not happy all of the time, you are not a ‘good’ Christian. And what is a good Christian anyway??? You ARE a Christian (not good or bad) You work everyday to transform yourself to be more like Christ. Surely, the Devil likes to attack our minds and make us feel crummy, pathetic, or like a failure. But if we are walking in the light, God will forgive us when we fall short. Don’t give up! You are worthy. God thought you to be so worthy He sacrificed Himself for you. He loves you more than you could ever know.

Great sermon

Amen 🙏🏽!! Thanks for this encouraging lesson.

kyle, thank you for affirming, with all your examples, all the reasons that reading the bible is confusing.

Good morning brothers at Polish the pulpit . Thank you very much for sharing.

❤ thank you brother for all the Bible lessons

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