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THE NAME OF THE CHURCH

1. IN THE NEW TESTAMENT THE CHURCH IS CALLED:
   1. The temple of God. (1 Cor. 3:16)
   2. The bride of Christ. (Eph. 5:21-32)
   3. The body. (Col. 1:24; Eph. 1:22-23)
   4. The kingdom. (Col. 1:13)
   5. The house of God. (1 Tim. 3:15)
   6. The church. (Eph. 3:10)
   7. Church of God. (1 Cor. 1:2)
   8. Church of the Lord. (Acts 20:28, A.R.V.)
   9. Churches of Christ. (Rom. 16:16)
2. WHOSE NAME SHOULD THE CHURCH WEAR?
   1. It should wear the name of Christ because he was crucified for it. (I Cor. 1:12-13; Acts 20:28)
   2. It should wear the name of Christ because we are baptized into him (Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-27; Matt. 28:18-19)
   3. It should wear the name of Christ because he built it. (Matt. 16:18) We read of Noah's Ark, Solomon's Temple and Christ's Church.
   4. It should wear the name of Christ because it is the bride of Christ. (Eph. 5:23-27) The wife should wear the name of a husband.
   5. It should wear the name of Christ because He is the head of the church. (Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18)
3. IS IT WRONG FOR THE CHURCH TO WEAR THE NAMES OF MEN?
   1. Some Corinthians in the church at Corinth were condemned, by Paul, for wearing the names of men. (1 Cor. 1:11-15)
   2. Those who called themselves by the names of men were called carnal minded. (1 Cor. 3:3-4) It is dangerous to have a carnal mind. (Rom. 8:6)
   3. It would be wrong for a man's wife to wear the name of another man. The church is the bride of Christ, therefore, should wear his name. (Eph. 5:23-27)
4. BIBLE NAMES FOR CHURCH MEMBERS:
   1. Disciples. (Acts 6:1,2,7; 9:10,25,26; 11:16)
   2. Brethren. (Acts 10:23; 11:1, 12; 20:32)
   3. Saints. (Acts 26:10; Rom. 1:7; Eph. 4:12)
   4. Priests. (1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 1:6)
   5. Believers. (Acts 5:14; 2 Cor. 6:16)
   6. The people of God. (Heb. 4:9)
   7. The children of God. (I Jno. 3:1)
   8. Christians, (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16) (The name CHRISTIAN includes every name that in used to describe the followers of Jesus Christ.)