The True Church

Summary

The sermon "The True Church" emphasizes that the Church is a local, visible institution established by Christ to execute the laws of His Kingdom, distinct from any universal or mystical body. It teaches that membership requires a spiritual rebirth evidenced by repentance and faith, followed by baptism by immersion, which symbolizes burial and resurrection with Christ. The sermon also affirms key apostolic doctrines such as election, predestination, total depravity, justification by faith, sanctification, and the resurrection of the body. Church governance should follow New Testament patterns with elders and deacons, and all authority is derived solely from Christ's commands.