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Growth of the Church Man vs.God

Man's Ideas Social Meals Part of Service Fellowship Halls Play Grounds Gymnasiums Softball League Instrumental Music Bands Accept Everything

By What Authority? John 14:15 keep my commandments 2Tim 3:16-17 all scripture is given by inspiration of God Matt 28:18-20 all authority has been given to Christ

How We Determine What is Authorized Direct Command 1Cor 11:23-26 observing the Lord's supper Approved Example Acts 20:7 time of observance Necessary Inference Acts 20:7 frequency

Authority For What Kind of Music? Col 3:16-17 do all in the name of the Lord Eph 5:19 melody in your hearts 1Cor 14:15 singing with spirit and understanding James 5:13 singing while joyful Rom 6:13 instruments of righteousness

Do We Have Authority for Church Provided Social Meals ? Individual Matters 1Cor 11:20-22,34 do you not have houses to eat in 1Tim 5:8 man's job to provide for his family Fellowship 1John 1:1-7 fellowship with our Savior Rom 14:17 not eating and drinking Rom 1:16-17 revealed faith to faith Joh. 6:26-27 food that will endure eternally

How Do Raise Money ? 1Cor 16:1-2 lay by him in store 2Cor 9:7 not grudgingly Gen 4:3-5 respected not

How Does the Church Grow ? Rom 10:17 faith come by hearing Acts 2 teaching Jesus Acts 8:35 preached Jesus Rom 10:14 how can one hear without a preacher Acts 2:47 Lord added daily