It had power and grace also, and it
grew rapidly, and spread over much of the Roman Empire even before the
death of the apostles. But where is it now? This is a mystery to me,"
and Robert was troubled.
"What have we found so far through reading the Scriptures this
afternoon?" said Robert. "Let us make a summary of the points we have
found, and write them down. Get some paper, please, dear. Let us keep
a record of our findings. We promised the Lord to abide by His words.
Jesus said one time: 'Thy word is truth'; so, whatever the Scriptures
say must be right."
"Here is paper and pen and ink," said Mary.
"Very well," said Robert, "thank you. Put down--
"1. Jesus Christ promised, or affirmed that He would build a church,
one which was to be His church (Matt. 16:18).
"2. That church was to stand forever (same text).
"3. The Lord added members to that church (Acts 2:47).
"4. Salvation made them members of the church (same text).
"5. The name of that church is, or was, the church of God (Acts 20:28,
and other texts).
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