Things to Identify in a Local Assembly
1. Repentance is preached
Luke 24:47
2. Holiness is preached and seen
1 Peter 1:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:7 & Hebrews 12:14
3. Righteousness is preached
1 John 3:10, Matthew 6 & Psalms 97:2
4. Sin is rebuked
2 Timothy 4:2, 1 John 3:9 & Romans 6:1-2
5. Reminded of the coming of our Lord
Matthew 24:44, Luke 21:34-36 & Hebrews 9:28
6. Led by the Holy Spirit
Isaiah 11:2 – Counsel & advice; opinion & instruction given by the Holy Spirit in directing the decisions, conduct and judgement of the Church
John 14:6 – The promise & Teacher
Acts 1:8 – The power of the Church
7. Love must be seen
John 13:35, 1 John 3:10-11; 13-23, 1 Peter 4:8 & 1 Corinthians 13:13