Chart 4, The Church
—The ancient order (The Way)

10 God gathers his children in Christ

UNITE

All Christ's disciples are one people (John 17:21)
(1) One body of Christ under one Head (Ephesians 4:3-6, Colossians 1:18)
(2) One kingdom under one King (Colossians 1:13-15, Revelation 19:6)
(3) One sheepfold under one Shepherd (John 10:14-16)

11 Christ's church is visible in the world

ASSEMBLE

Congregating from place to place (Romans 16:16)
(1) Local church purchased by Christ (Acts 20:28, 1Corinthians 1:2)
(2) Governed locally under Christ (Titus 1:5, 1Peter 5:1-4)
(3) The Lord's Supper each Lord's Day (Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7)

12 Christ's church is the pillar of truth

EVANGELIZE

They bear his testimony to mankind (Romans 1:16)
(1) Spread the gospel —Great Commission (Mark 16:15-16)
(2) Practise the gospel —New Covenant (John 14:15, Galatians 6:2)
(3) Defend the gospel —One Faith (Jude 1:3, Philippians 1:7, 1Timothy 3:15)