OUTWARD SIGNS OF THE TRUE CHURCH.
Most of the marks pointed out herein are outward signs by which the true Gospel and church of Christ may be known. The disciples of Jesus may always be recognized by the following signs which have already been pointed out:
They will Obey and Teach the Ordinances that Christ has said Must be Obeyed.
Those Ordinances are:
First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;
Second, Repentance;
Third, Baptism by Immersion for the Remission of Sins;
Fourth, Laying on of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
They will Teach the Necessity of Obeying all the Lord's Commandments.
The Signs or Blessings Promised the Believers will Follow them,
They will be United, and will Love one Another.
They will be Organized into a Church after the Pattern Mentioned in the Scriptures.
They will have Apostles and Prophets at their Head, who will have Power and Authority to Act in Christ's Name.
They will be Persecuted as Long as Wickedness Reigns in the Earth.