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The Local Church and the Individual Local ChurchIndividual NatureGroupIndividual RulesChurchIndividual Funds Church treasury (collection) Individual funds (work) OrganizationElders Individual responsibility WorkChurchIndividual MembershipReceivesRequests IntentChurchIndividual

The Work of the Local Church Preach the gospel to the lost 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Acts 11:22-26; Philippians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 3:15 Instruct and edify Christians 1 Cor. 14:19,23-26; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Cor. 5 Provide opportunities to praise God Preaching (see above) Prayer (1 Cor. 14:15; Acts 2:42) Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:17-34; Acts 20:7) Singing (1 Cor. 14:15; Heb. 2:12; Eph. 5:19) Collection (1 Cor. 16:1,2; 2 Cor. 8 & 9). Care for certain destitute members Acts 4:32-35; 1 Cor. 16:1,2; 2 Cor. 8 & 9

The Spiritual Nature of the Church Its Founder, Owner, and Head came to earth to meet man’s spiritual needs. Eph. 1:7; Luke 19:10; 5:32; Matt. 20:28; 26:28 It was purchased with a spiritual price. Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:23-25 Its membership consists of spiritually saved people who seek eternal life. Acts 2:47 (Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:23,25; Col. 1:12-14) It is entered by a spiritual birth. John 3:3,5 (Rom. 6:3,4; 1 Cor. 12:13; Acts 2:38,47) The primary work of its highest leaders is spiritual. Acts 6:2-4; 20:28-30; Hebrews 13:7,17 It is a spiritual house, a kingdom not of this world 1 Peter 2:5; John 18:36

Practices Not Included in Bible? The Principle of Ownership Acts 17:24; 1 Chronicles 29:11,12; Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:22,23; 5:23-25 The Principle of Wisdom Isa. 55:8,9; Jer. 10:23; Prov. 14:12; 2 Cor. 10:18; Isa. 30:1 The Principle of Worship John 4:23,24; 17:17; 16:13; Matthew 21:25; 15:9,13,14 The Principle of Love Matthew 22:37; John 14:15; Luke 16:15; 2 Timothy 4:2-4 The Principle of Faith Hebrews 11:6; 2 Cor. 5:7; Rom. 10:17; Prov. 3:5,6; 28:26 The Principle of Authority Colossians 3:17; Galatians 1:6-9; 1 Timothy 1:3; 2 John 9; Jeremiah 7:23,24

What May We Change? SalvationWorshipChurch Work Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptism Bible study Prayer Singing Lord’s Supper Collection Teach lost Edify members Praise God Help needy members We must not change any area of Divine instruction.

The Danger of Losing Spiritual Emphasis Spiritual things more important than physical. Matthew 16:26,27 – The world or your soul? John 6:27,63 – Food that perishes or eternal life? Romans 8:6 – Carnally minded or spiritually minded? Maintaining a spiritual emphasis. John 4:23,24 – Spiritual worship for a spiritual God Matthew 6:19-21,33 – Seek first the kingdom of God. Spiritual emphasis in the work of the church. 1 Peter 2:5,9 – Spiritual sacrifices for a spiritual house John 18:36 – No physical fighting in a spiritual kingdom Some inspired examples Acts 6:1-4; Matthew 21:12,13; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Authority and Church Work InstructionUnauthorizedAuthorized Preach the gospel Edify members Worship God Help destitute members Carnal attractions

Gospel or Gimmicks? The GospelCarnal appeals God’s Power Romans 1:16 Called by the gospel 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Jesus Draws/Invites John 12:32; Matt. 11:28-30 Apostles preached Acts 17:2,17; 18:4,11,19 No fleshly weapons 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Spiritual armor/sword Ephesians 6:10-18 Preach the cross 1 Cor. 1:18-25; 2:1-5 Flesh doesn’t profit John 6:26f,44f,63,68 Spiritual work requires spiritual weapons.

Authority and Church Work InstructionUnauthorizedAuthorized Preach the gospel Edify members Worship God Help destitute members Carnal attractions Businesses, hospitals, schools, politics Entertainment, recreation, social activities

Examples of Unauthorized Works ActivityIndividualLocal Church Marry, raise kidsEphesians 5:22-6:4? Names of menMatthew 10:2-4? InstrumentsLuke 15:25? Sprinkle/pourJohn 13:5-14? Business, hospital, education 1 Timothy 5:8 Ephesians 4:28 ? Recreation, entertainment, social activities Mark 6:31 1 Timothy 4:8 1 Cor. 11:22,34 ?

Authority and Church Work InstructionUnauthorizedAuthorized Preach the gospel Edify members Worship God Help destitute members Carnal attractions Businesses, hospitals, schools, politics Entertainment, recreation, social activities Caring for needy non-members

Whom Should Local Churches Help? Acts 2:44,45 — “all that believed” Acts 4:32-5:11 — “them that believed” (4:32) Acts 6:1-6 — “number of the disciples (v1) Acts 11:27-30 — “unto the brethren” (v29) Romans 15:25-27 — “unto the saints…saints” 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 — “for the saints” 2 Corinthians 8:4; 9:1,12 — “to the saints” 1 Timothy 5:16 – “widows indeed” (trust in God) Individuals should help non-members as they can. Leave the church free to emphasize spiritual work.

Authority and Church Work InstructionUnauthorizedAuthorized Preach the gospel Edify members Worship God Help destitute members Carnal attractions Businesses, hospitals, schools, politics Entertainment, recreation, social activities Caring for needy non-members Building Printed materials Bible classes TV/Internet Songbooks Lights, pews Utilities, etc. Churches may provide tools & facilities to aid their works, but must use them for authorized works.