our Distinctives
The definition of the local Church leads to these Scriptural distinctives:
B Biblical authority of the Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16-17
A Autonomy of the local church
1 Timothy 3:15
P Priesthood of the believers
Revelation 1:5-6
T Two officers Pastor (elder, bishop) and Deacon
Philippians 1:1
I Individual soul liberty (personal responsibility)
1 John 2:27
S Save Church membership
Acts 2:41, 47
T Two ordinances (Baptism & the Lord's Supper)
Acts 2:41-42
S Separation of Church and State
Matthew 22:21