Union Church of Christ

Daniel 2:44

Introduction

1. Text.
2. The church was divinely established.
3. Restoring the church depends upon this particular characteristic.
4. Some deny the divine nature of the church; others downplay its significance.
5. Consider what the Bible says about the divine nature of the church.

Discussion

1. Divine Plan
   1. Ephesians 3:10, 11.
   2. God's PROMISE.
      1. Genesis 3:15
      2. Genesis 12:3
      3. Genesis 22:18
      4. Galatians 3:16
   3. God's PROPHECY.
      1. Isaiah 2:2, 3
      2. Daniel 2:44
      3. Amos 9:11 (Acts 15:15-17).
      4. Zechariah 6:12,13
      5. 2 Samuel 7:12, 13
      6. Acts 2:29-32.
   4. The Way PREPARED.
      1. Malachi 3:1; 4:5
      2. Matthew 3:1, 2
      3. Matthew 4:17
   5. The church PROMISED.
      1. Matthew 16:13-19.
      2. John 18:36
      3. Luke 17:20, 21
      4. Mark 9:1
   6. The church PERFECTED.
      1. Luke 24:47-49.
      2. Acts 1:4-5, 8.
      3. Acts 2:1, 41, 47.
2. Divine Purchase (Its importance is determined by the price paid for it)
   1. Acts 20:28
   2. 1 Peter 1:18, 19
   3. Ephesians 5:25
   4. Ephesians 1:7
   5. Acts 2:41, 47.
   6. Therefore, the church belongs to Christ.
      1. 1 Corinthians 6:20
      2. Romans 16:16.
      3. Ephesians 1:22, 23
      4. Ephesians 4:4.
3. Divine Pattern
   1. Hebrews 8:5
   2. 2 Timothy 1:13
      1. 1 Corinthians 4:17.
      2. 1 Corinthians 7:17.
      3. 1 Corinthians 16:1.
   3. The pattern is set by the word of God.
      1. 1 Corinthians 4:6
      2. 2 Peter 1:3
      3. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17.
4. Divine Purpose
   1. 1 Timothy 3:15
   2. Ephesians 3:10
   3. 1 Timothy 2:4
   4. 2 Peter 3:9
   5. Luke 19:10.

Conclusion

1. Even though the church is comprised of humans, it has as divine side.
2. We must respect and follow that which is revealed.
   1. Divine Plan - No Change.
   2. Divine Purchase - No Choice.
   3. Divine Pattern - No Compromise.
   4. Divine Purpose - No Complacency.