1 Timothy 6:3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness.
Christ was sent by God to give us the true doctrine that teaches the way to him.
Their are many false doctrines in the world, but the true doctrine is the doctrine of christ.
Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
For us not to be deceived we need to study the word of God.
Mark 7:7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Christ before he ascended gave us commandments and his doctrine but men follow the evil commandments of their fellow men.
The doctrine that we are to follow is the doctrine of christ.
We should obey what is only written in the bible.
The first commandment God gave to Paul after he left Judaism was to be baptized.
Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Baptism is a formal way of joining the church in the past.
The church has a purpose which is to make known the knowledge of God.
Their are evil people that say the church is not needed again.
Matthew 16:18
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
The official name of the church is the church of God .
Everything that belongs to God is named after him.
Ephesians 3:6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel
Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
The church is an entity or an institution set up by christ.
Any body that says the church is over is an antichrist.
The first thing for us to do to come closer to God is to accept the church.
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