New Testament / Christian Church

History
*Please review all relative scriptures at the very bottom of the page for more in-depth study.

• The New Testament / Christian Church - established A.D. 30

on the day of Pentecost.
The Day of Pentecost was fifty days after Jesus rose from the dead
and 10 days after He ascended to heaven.
The Holy Spirit came to the apostles and guided their thoughts as
Jesus had promised in John 16:13, 14. He gave the apostles the
ability to speak in other languages so that the message could be
heard in the language of those present.
Peter declared, in his first message, that Jesus is the Christ and
proved through his citing of Old Testament prophecies and the
testimony of the apostles that Jesus had risen. Many Jews were
convicted that they had crucified the Son of God and asked Peter
how they could be saved from their sin. Peter replied, "Repent, and
be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
(Acts 2:38).
Three thousand responded to the invitation of salvation that day!
And we continue the same message of salvation today.
Acts 2:1-4
1)When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they
were all with one accord in one place. 2)And suddenly there came a
sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the
whole house where they were sitting. 3) Then there appeared to
them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of the. 4)And
they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with
other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:41-47
41)Then those who gladly received his word were
baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to
them. 42)And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine
and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43)Then
fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done
through the apostles. 44)Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common. 45) And sold their possessions and goods,
 and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46)So continuing
daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house
to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of
heart. 47)Praising God and having favor with all the people. And
the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
• Jesus Christ - the Founder of the Christian Church
Matthew 16:15-18
15)He said to them, "But who do you say that I
am?" 16)Simon Peter answered and said "You are the Christ, the
Son of the living God." 17)Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed
are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this
to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18)"And I also say to you
that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the
gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
• Jesus Christ - the Foundation of the Christian Church
Ephesians 2:19-21
19)Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers
and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of
the household of God. 20)And are built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner
stone. 21)In whom the whole building, being fitted together,
groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord;

Founder
Matt 16:15-18

Foundation
Isa. 28:16
Matt. 16:18
Eph. 2:19, 20
1 Pet 2:4-6
I Cor. 3:11

When & Where Founded

Isa. 2:1-4
Mic. 4:1, 2
Luke 24: 46-49
Acts 1:4-8
Acts 2:1-4, 41-47