10 God gathers his children in Christ

UNITE

All Christ's disciples are one people (Jhn 17:21)
(1) One body of Christ under one Head (Eph 4:3-6, Col 1:18)
(2) One kingdom under one King (Col 1:13-15, Rev 19:6)
(3) One sheepfold under one Shepherd (Jhn 10:14-16)

11 Christ's church is visible in the world

ASSEMBLE

Congregating from place to place (Rom 16:16)
(1) Local church purchased by Christ (Acts 20:28, 1Co 1:2)
(2) Governed locally under Christ (Tit 1:5, 1Pe 5:1-4)
(3) The Lord's Supper each Lord's Day (Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7)

12 Christ's church is the pillar of truth

EVANGELIZE

They bear his testimony to mankind (Rom 1:16)
(1) Spread the gospel —Great Commission (Mrk 16:15-16)
(2) Practise the gospel —New Covenant (Jhn 14:15, Gal 6:2)
(3) Defend the gospel —One Faith (Jde 1:3, Php 1:7, 1Tm 3:15)