A CHURCH built by Christ. Matthew 16:18

A CHURCH named for Christ. Romans 16:16

A CHURCH whose members wear only the name of Christ. Acts 11:26

A CHURCH preaching the gospel of Christ. Mark 16:15-16; Romans 1:16

A CHURCH preaching as did Christ's apostles that Faith, Repentance, Confession, and Baptism are necessary in order to receive the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Matthew 10:32; Acts 17:30; Acts 22:16; Galatians 3:26-27

A CHURCH the Lord himself adds you to when you obey the gospel, not one you can join or be voted into by men. Acts 2:47

A CHURCH following Christ's and the apostles' teaching in worship. John 4:24; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:19; Acts 20:7

A CHURCH that does not add to, take from, or modify God's commands. 2 Timothy 4:1-4; Revelation 22:18-19

A CHURCH that has Christ for her head, her savior, her purchaser, her redeemer, and her owner. Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:23-26; Acts 20:28; Matthew 16:18

A CHURCH that preaches the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15

A CHURCH contending earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. Jude 3

A CHURCH believing and taking the Bible and the Bible only as its source of teaching, faith, and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3

A CHURCH teaching and expecting its members to be faithful, zealous, dedicated, sober, righteous, and godly in all manner of living. Revelation 2:10; Romans 12:1-3; Hebrews 12:1-3; Colossians 3:1-25; Galatians 5:16-26; 2 Peter 1:5-11; Hebrews 10:24-25; Titus 2:11-14