2. Ephesians 4:4-6
Ephesians 4:4-6 “There is one body and one Spirit, just as
you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one
faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above
all, and through all, and in you all.”
6. Modernism vs Postmodernism
MODERNISM POSTMODERNISM
Renaissance ~1650s heightened 1890-1945. Post WWII heightened 1960s-1980s
Using rational, scientific, logical means to know A reaction against rationalism, scientism, or
the world. objectivity of modernism.
There is an absolute, universal truth that we can There is no universal truth. Rationality by itself
understand through rationalism and logic. does not help us truly understand the world.
Humankind is progressing by using science and "Progress" is a way to justify the domination by
reason. Western culture of other cultures.
History as a "narrative of what happened" with a Postmodern historians and philosophers question
point of view and cultural/ideological interests. history being from one group's point of view
7. Modernism vs Postmodernism
MODERNISM POSTMODERNISM
Renaissance ~1650s heightened 1890-1945. Post WWII heightened 1960s-1980s
Using rational, scientific, logical means to know A reaction against rationalism, scientism, or
the world. objectivity of modernism.
There is an absolute, universal truth that we can There is no universal truth. Rationality by itself
understand through rationalism and logic. does not help us truly understand the world.
Humankind is progressing by using science and "Progress" is a way to justify the domination by
reason. Western culture of other cultures.
History as a "narrative of what happened" with a Postmodern historians and philosophers question
point of view and cultural/ideological interests. history being from one group's point of view
8.
9.
10. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
11. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
12. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
13. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
14. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
15. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
16. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
17. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
18. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
19. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
20. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
21. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
22. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
23. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
24. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
25. MODERNISM IN RELIGION POSTMODERNISM IN RELIGION
Facts, observation and logic Feelings, imagination, speculation
Trust absolute truth Reject absolute truth - construct your own meaning
Moral values based on the Bible Moral relativism - base values on feelings. Create
your own values...
Sexual boundaries fixed by God License to choose ones own sexual identity
Emphasize doctrine Emphasize story and personal discovery
Objective teaching and Biblical evangelism Subjective dialogue and feel-good experiences
Church: God's people worldwide - saved by Church: an evolving concept in need of re-
faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, and living by visioning and reconstruction to fit the changing
His Word. culture
28. Religious Pluralism
All religions are valid
No single religion has all truth
Every religion takes one to the same place
How can we know which church is the right church?
Are they all right?
Are any right?
30. God gives a perfect law
James 1:25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and
continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the
work, this one will be blessed in what he does.
31. Ephesians 4:4-6
Ephesians 4:4-6 “There is
one body and one Spirit,
just as you were called in
one hope of your calling;
5 one Lord, one faith, one
baptism; 6 one God and
Father of all, who is
above all, and through all,
and in you all.”
33. Jesus & His Apostles
John 13:33, “Little children, I shall be with you a little while
longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, "Where I am
going, you cannot come,' so now I say to you.
34. Jesus & His Apostles
John 13:33, “Little children, I shall be with you a little while
longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, "Where I am
going, you cannot come,' so now I say to you.
John 14:1-4 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in
God, believe also in Me. 2In My Father's house are many
mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to
prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for
you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I
am, there you may be also. 4And where I go you know, and the
way you know."
36. The Way
John 14:5 Thomas said to Him,
"Lord, we do not know where
You are going, and how can we
know the way?"
37. The Way
John 14:5 Thomas said to Him,
"Lord, we do not know where
You are going, and how can we
know the way?"
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I
am the way, the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me.
38. The Way
John 14:5 Thomas said to Him,
"Lord, we do not know where
You are going, and how can we
know the way?"
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I
am the way, the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me.
39. The Way
John 14:5 Thomas said to Him,
"Lord, we do not know where
You are going, and how can we
know the way?"
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I
am the way, the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me.
Acts 4:12 "Nor is there
salvation in any other, for there
is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we
must be saved."
41. One Way
Acts 9:1-2 Then Saul, still breathing threats
and murder against the disciples of the
Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked
letters from him to the synagogues of
Damascus, so that if he found any who were
of the Way, whether men or women, he
might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
42. One Way
Acts 9:1-2 Then Saul, still breathing threats
and murder against the disciples of the
Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked
letters from him to the synagogues of
Damascus, so that if he found any who were
of the Way, whether men or women, he
might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
“way of salvation” (Acts 16:17)
43. One Way
Acts 9:1-2 Then Saul, still breathing threats
and murder against the disciples of the
Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked
letters from him to the synagogues of
Damascus, so that if he found any who were
of the Way, whether men or women, he
might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
“way of salvation” (Acts 16:17)
“way of the Lord” (Acts 18:25)
44. One Way
Acts 9:1-2 Then Saul, still breathing threats
and murder against the disciples of the
Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked
letters from him to the synagogues of
Damascus, so that if he found any who were
of the Way, whether men or women, he
might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
“way of salvation” (Acts 16:17)
“way of the Lord” (Acts 18:25)
“way” - way of life
46. One Way
Acts 19:9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but
spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them
and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of
Tyrannus.
47. One Way
Acts 19:9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but
spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them
and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of
Tyrannus.
Acts 19:23 And about that time there arose a great commotion
about the Way.
48. One Way
Acts 19:9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but
spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them
and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of
Tyrannus.
Acts 19:23 And about that time there arose a great commotion
about the Way.
Acts 22:4 "I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and
delivering into prisons both men and women
50. One Body
Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, but all
the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many,
are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
51. One Body
Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, but all
the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many,
are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
1 Corinthians 12:12-13 For as the body is one and has many
members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are
one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all
baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves
or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
52. One Body
Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, but all
the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many,
are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
1 Corinthians 12:12-13 For as the body is one and has many
members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are
one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all
baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves
or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to
which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
59. Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1
Son of God’s love
Ruler of Kingdom
Blood forgives sins
God incarnate
Firstborn over creation
60. Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1
Son of God’s love
Ruler of Kingdom
Blood forgives sins
God incarnate
Firstborn over creation
Creator
61. Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1
Son of God’s love
Ruler of Kingdom
Blood forgives sins
God incarnate
Firstborn over creation
Creator
All powerful
62. Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1 Colossians 1:18 And He is the
Son of God’s love head of the body, the church,
who is the beginning, the
Ruler of Kingdom
firstborn from the dead, that in
Blood forgives sins all things He may have the
preeminence.
God incarnate
Firstborn over creation
Creator
All powerful
63. Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1 Colossians 1:18 And He is the
Son of God’s love head of the body, the church,
who is the beginning, the
Ruler of Kingdom
firstborn from the dead, that in
Blood forgives sins all things He may have the
preeminence.
God incarnate
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband
Firstborn over creation
is head of the wife, as also Christ
Creator is head of the church; and He is
All powerful the Savior of the body.
64. One Church
Colossians 1:18 head of the body,
the church,
Ephesians 5:23 head of the church;
and Savior of the body.
66. One Church
Ephesians 1:22-23 And He put all things under His feet, and
gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is
His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
67. One Church
Ephesians 1:22-23 And He put all things under His feet, and
gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is
His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Colossians 1:24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill
up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the
sake of His body, which is the church,
70. Christ’s Church
Matthew 16:18, “…on this rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
71. Christ’s Church
Matthew 16:18, “…on this rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
Acts 2:47 “praising God and having favor with all the people. And
the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
72. Christ’s Church
Matthew 16:18, “…on this rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
Acts 2:47 “praising God and having favor with all the people. And
the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples
came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day,
spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
73. Christ’s Church
Matthew 16:18, “…on this rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
Acts 2:47 “praising God and having favor with all the people. And
the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples
came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day,
spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine
and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
75. What about your church?
Can you find the name of your church in
the Bible?
76. What about your church?
Can you find the name of your church in
the Bible?
Can you find your worship in the Bible?
77. What about your church?
Can you find the name of your church in
the Bible?
Can you find your worship in the Bible?
Can you find the doctrines and beliefs of
your church in the Bible?
78. What about your church?
Can you find the name of your church in
the Bible?
Can you find your worship in the Bible?
Can you find the doctrines and beliefs of
your church in the Bible?
Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss.
The churches of Christ greet you.
83. Are you...?
Roman Catholic?
Governed by the Pope
Protestant?
Former Catholic who broke away and “protested” the Catholic
church
84. Are you...?
Roman Catholic?
Governed by the Pope
Protestant?
Former Catholic who broke away and “protested” the Catholic
church
Denomination?
85. Are you...?
Roman Catholic?
Governed by the Pope
Protestant?
Former Catholic who broke away and “protested” the Catholic
church
Denomination?
A faction or sect
86. Are you...?
Roman Catholic?
Governed by the Pope
Protestant?
Former Catholic who broke away and “protested” the Catholic
church
Denomination?
A faction or sect
Non-Denominational?
87. Are you...?
Roman Catholic?
Governed by the Pope
Protestant?
Former Catholic who broke away and “protested” the Catholic
church
Denomination?
A faction or sect
Non-Denominational?
Community or Mega Churches use this to say “we accept ALL
Denominations.”
89. One Way, One Body, One Church
Matthew 16:18, “…on this rock I will build My church, and the gates
of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
Acts 2:47 when the Bible says those who had been baptized were
“praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord
added to the church daily those who were being saved.”
