1. Done by What Authority

2. We know the local church is authorized to fulfil its’ spiritual God given mission Evangelism 1 Thes. 1:8 Edification Eph. 4:11-16 Benevolence Acts 11:28-30 Worship 1 Pet. 2:5

3. We know that God clearly warns against following any unauthorized thing 1 Tim. 3:14-15 1 Cor. 4:6 2 John 9-11 Matt. 15:14 Acts 20:26-32

4. We know that God clearly warns against following any unauthorized thing Gal. 1:6-12 1 Tim. 4:1-6 2 Tim. 4:1-5 2 Thes. 2:3-12 Rev. 2:1-3:22

5. We know that God gave the church everything it needs to do whatever He wanted done so we could walk with Him in the Light Rom. 1:16 1 Pet. 1:3 2 Tim. 3:16-17 1 John 1:2-7

6. By what authority do they do these things? Kitchen / fellowship halls Social gospel The prosperity gospel Supporting orphan homes Sponsoring church Church retreat facilities Day-care centers Ball teams Fellowship meal / services

7. By what authority do they do these things? Entertainment activities Unity services with denominations Instrumental music Women preachers / elders Voting polls Political speakers Job fairs Fashion shows Church recreational activities, crafts, etc…..

8. Use of the building Heb. 10:25 Authorizes a place for the church to assemble to directly carryout the things that God requires the church to assemble to accomplish. The expediency of a building is authorized to directly accomplish purpose. Therefore the building can only be used by the church and only for those things that the church is authorized to assemble for by D.S., A.E., N.C.