WHAT IS RIGHT WITH THE CHURCH 2
                            Eph.3:9-11

Some members of professed Christian religion fail to live up to its standards and immediately
the cry is sounded "what is wrong with the church?"

Usually, the church is measured by the wrong yardstick.  If the church is measured by the
yardstick of Christ, we will find nothing wrong with it as He ordained it.

The structural plan and design as Christ built it is perfect.

I.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT BECAUSE IT FULFILLS GOD'S PURPOSE - Eph.3:9-11.
     A.  Not an afterthought
     B.  That is should be purchased by the blood of Christ was according to "eternal purpose."
     C.  Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18-20.
     D.  It is difficult for us to comprehend such great love.
     E.  Our thoughtless charges against the church should be turned to praise.

II.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN ESTABLISHMENT.
      A.  Built by Christ - Matt.16:18.
      B.  Built it by His truth and through divinely inspired men - 1 Cor.3:10-15.
      C.  Christ is it's foundation in that the church is built upon His teachings and is a guarantee    
            for all blessings promised through Him.
      D.  Any church that rests entirely upon His teachings must be right.

III.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN IT'S DIRECTION.
       A.  Jesus is the head of the church - Eph.22-23.
       B.  To Him alone should the church look for guidance.
       C.  2 Peter 1:3.
       D.  Elders are to keep His teachings before the people - Acts 14:23; Tit.1:3.

IV.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN ITS ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
        A.  Saved people belong to His church - Acts 2:47; John 3:5.
        B.  The church--the saved, are called out - Col.1:13.
        C.  To be saved from sin one must - believe on Christ Acts 16:23; Repent of sin Acts 17:30; 
              Confess faith in Christ Rom.10:10; Be baptized Acts 2:38.
        D.  Many have their name on church roles who are not members of the Lord's church.

V.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN DESIGNATION.
      A.  No specific name given the church, but various divine designations. 
            1.  The church - Eph.5:23.
            2.  The house of God - 1 Tim.3:15.
            3.  The church of God - 1 Cor.1:12.
            4.  The churches of Christ - Rom.16:16.
      B.  All show relationship between the Lord and His church.  Human names are unscriptural.
VI.  THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN ITS MISSON.
       A.  Make known the will of God - Eph.3:10.
       B.  Glorify God - Eph.3:21.
       C.  Convert others - 2 Tim.2:2.
       D.  Edify one another - Rom.15:2.
       E.  To the needy - Gal.6:1,10.
       F.  The church is not an entertainment society.

VII. THE CHURCH IS RIGHT IN ITS REGULATIONS.
        A.  We have full instructions - 2 Tim.3:16-17.
        B.  Rom.12:1-2; James 1:27.

CONCLUSION: The things we usually charge against the church are the weaknesses of men.
Let us all strive to eliminate these that the church as planned by Christ may be a glorious church  
Eph.5:27.
There is nothing wrong with the church as God designed and built it.