Understanding the Work and Authority of the Church
Discover the role of the church as authorized by God, the identity of the church according to biblical references, and the importance of adhering to the authoritative word without adding or subtracting from it. Explore how the church faced persecution, the significance of following divine precepts and commands, and the principles of applying the authoritative word through approved examples, necessary inferences, and more.
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What Is The Work of the CHURCH? The Work God Authorized
Who or What Is The Church? People who are distinguished from other people received the preached word and were baptized (Acts 2:41, 47)
Who or What Is The Church? People who are distinguished from other people received the preached word and were baptized (Acts 2:41, 47) People who are distinguished from other people- a great number that believed turned unto the Lord (Acts 11: 21, 26)
The church persecuted Acts 8:1 Disciples of the Lord (Acts 9:1) of the Way (Acts 9:2) Jesus: Me (Acts 9:5) Saints (Acts 9:13) Call upon name of the Lord (Acts 9:14)
The church persecuted Acts 8:1 Disciples of the Lord (Acts 9:1) of the Way (Acts 9:2) Jesus: Me (Acts 9:5) Saints (Acts 9:13) Call upon name of the Lord (Acts 9:14) Church : a collective noun comprised of a plurality of people saved, and set apart by the Lord through obedience of faith to the Gospel - My Church (Matt. 16:18)
Relating to the Authoritative Word Do not go beyond the things that are written ( I Cor. 4:13, 2 Jn. 9)
Relating to the Authoritative Word Do not go beyond the things that are written ( I Cor. 4:13, 2 Jn. 9) Do not add to or subtract from the word (Deut. 4:2, Rev. 22:18-19)
Relating to the Authoritative Word Do not go beyond the things that are written ( I Cor. 4:13, 2 Jn. 9) Do not add to or subtract from the word (Deut. 4:2, Rev. 22:18-19) God did not say you couldn t do that; is not positive authority God s silence authorizes nothing ( Heb. 7:14, 12, Lev. 10:1-2)
Applying the Authoritative Word Jesus Divine Precept or Command (Matt. 8:4) Approved Example (Matt. 12:5) Necessary Inference (Matt. 22:31-34)
Applying the Authoritative Word Work of the church Evangelism saving souls through teaching of the Gospel (Matt. 28:18-20, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 13:2-3, 14:27; Phil. 4:15)
Applying the Authoritative Word Work of the church Evangelism saving souls through teaching of the Gospel (Matt. 28:18-20, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 13:2-3, 14:27; Phil. 4:15) Edification building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:14-16, Col. 2:19, I Cor. 14:4-5)
Applying the Authoritative Word Work of the church Evangelism saving souls through teaching of the Gospel (Matt. 28:18-20, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 13:2-3, 14:27; Phil. 4:15) Edification building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:14-16, Col. 2:19, I Cor. 14:4-5) Benevolence helping needy Christians (Acts 2:44-45, I Cor. 16:1-3, 2 Cor. 8:1-4,13-15, 2 Cor. 9:12)
Applying the Authoritative Word Work of the church Evangelism saving souls through teaching of the Gospel (Matt. 28:18-20, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 13:2-3, 14:27; Phil. 4:15) Edification building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:14-16, Col. 2:19, I Cor. 14:4-5) Benevolence helping needy Christians (Acts 2:44-45, I Cor. 16:1-3, 2 Cor. 8:1-4,13-15, 2 Cor. 9:12) Silent as to church involved in recreation , day care center , secular education , etc.
