Studies in Baptist Doctrine and Histories” by D. N. Jackson; Lesson Three: Origin and Identity of the Church – Part 2 of 3
Thomas E Kresal
November 20, 2019
Baptist History, Heritage and Distinctives
Part Two – Historic Baptist Biblical Position
B. The church not founded at Pentecost – Part 2 of 3
No institution was founded on the day of Pentecost. Those who teach the Pentecostal origin of the church use three sets of Scriptures: (1) The ones that mention Pentecost but say nothing of the church, (2) The ones that mention the church but say nothing of Pentecost, and (3) The ones that say nothing about either. The case cannot be made out by that sort of proof.
A Compendium
The Scriptures reveal that Christ founded His church during His earthly ministry. Here are some pointed facts concerning the existence of the church before Pentecost:
9. The gospel was preached (Matthew 11:5; Luke 4:18). The world did not have to wait until Pentecost to hear the gospel.
10. Sinners were saved (Luke 7:49-50; 23:42-43; John 3:1-6). Salvation was not withheld from people until Pentecost.
11. Jesus declared Himself to be the Door (John 10:9), the Bread of Life (John 6:35), the Way (John 14:6), and the Light of the world (John 8:12).
12. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper were administered (John 3:22; 4:2; Matthew 26:26-28).
13. There was an ordained ministry (Mark 3: 13-14).
14. Christ, the Bridegroom, and His Bride, the church, were together (John 3:28, 29).
15. There was a rule of discipline for the church which possessed authority to exercise the same (Matthew 18:16-18).
16. Christ had a house which He left upon earth (Mark 13:34). Paul called the church a house (I Timothy 3:15).
17. The church transacted business, voting in the selection of an apostle before Pentecost (Acts 1:26).
18. The apostles were set in the church in the second year of the Lord’s ministry (I Corinthians 12:28; Luke 6:12-19). A church had to exist in order for the apostles to be set in one.
To Be Continued
Thomas E. Kresal from – “Studies in Baptist Doctrine and Histories” by D. N. Jackson; Lesson Three: Origin and Identity of the Church.
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