The Baptist Pillar © Brandon Bible Baptist Church 1992-Present www.baptistpillar.com
"...The church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."
I Timothy 3:15
The Difference Between
Church and Kingdom
Kingdom of God
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Universal
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One
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Invisible
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Membership through New Birth
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All members saved
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No Discipline
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Theocracy
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No Officers
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No Ordinances
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Membership permanent
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Church
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Local
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Many
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Visible
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Membership through Baptism
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Some members unsaved
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Discipline practiced
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Democracy
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Pastors and Deacons
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Baptism and Lord’s Supper
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Membership can be moved
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