2. “Expedient” NKJV & NASB two times KJV seven times

3. Definition “to bring together…help...” (Thayer) “advantage, profitable…” (Vine) Profitable, Mt. 5:29, 30

4. Many sins committed under expediency Saul’s sacrifice, 1 Sam. 13:8-12 Altars at Dan & Bethel, 1 Kgs. 12:25-33 Christ’s death, Jn. 11:49, 50; 18:12-14

5. Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 All things are lawful, 10:23 -Context, eating meats, 10:25 -Not idolatry, 10:14-22

6. Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 Eating meat at home, 10:24-26 Eating meat with others, 10:27-30 -Ask no questions -If informed for idol, refrain

7. Paul’s discussion, 1 Cor. 10:23-33 Glorify God, 10:31-33 -No cause for blasphemy -No stumbling block

8. Principles Must be lawful -Must be permitted -Cannot be specified -Cannot alter a command Must edify

9. Baptism, Mk. 16:16 Immersion, Rom. 6:3, 4 -Lake -River -Baptistery Not sprinkling Not pouring

10. Lord’s Supper, Mt. 26:26-28 Elements, Mt. 26:17, 26-29 -Basket -Tray -Cups Not coffee & cake Not cola & doughnuts

11. Lord’s Supper, Mt. 26:26-28 Sunday, Acts 20:7 -Morning, noon, night -Before or after singing, giving, prayer Not Monday, Tuesday, etc.

12. Sing, Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19 Speak, teach -Song books -Memory -Number of songs Not play Not hum Not clap

13. Preach, Mk. 16:15 Teach gospel, 1 Thes. 1:7-9 -Classes -Services -Bulletins Not missionary society Not sponsoring church

14. Worship, Jn. 4:23, 24 Assemble, Heb. 10:24, 25 -Home -Rented room -Building Not construction company Not by income producing property

15. Help needy saints, Acts 2:44, 45 Benevolent work -Time -Place -Amount Not orphan home Not nursing home