Introduction
- II John 1:9
- We want to simply look at the Bible and do what it says.
Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel.
- Acts 11:21-23 – “they sent Barnabas”
- Acts 13:1-3 – “teachers … they sent them”
- Acts 14:26-28 – “commended … they began to report”
- Acts 15:1-3 – “sent on their way by the church”
- I Corinthians 9:1-18 – “get their living from the gospel”
- I Corinthians 14 – “for edification”
- II Corinthians 11:7-9 – “I robbed other churches”
- Philippians 1:3-5; 4:14-18 – “participation in the gospel”
- I Thessalonians 1:6-10 – “sounded forth from you”
- In the New Testament, churches sent money directly to the preacher. There was no “sponsoring church” arrangement.
- In the early days of the church, the pattern from the New Testament was followed. Over time, a hierarchy developed in some local churches, which eventually led to the Catholic organization, with one Pope over all Catholic churches.
Local churches are authorized to provide for needy Christians.
- Acts 2:44-45
- Acts 4:32-35
- Acts 6:1-3
- Acts 11:27-30
- Romans 15:25-27
- I Corinthians 16:1-3
- II Corinthians 8:3-4, 14
- II Corinthians 9:1
- I Timothy 5:16, 5 – “widows indeed”
Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification.
- The local church is a group designed for mutual encouragement as we serve God together.
- I Corinthians 14:3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 17, 26, 31
- Lord’s Supper – I Corinthians 11:26
- Studying / preaching – I Corinthians 14:26
- Giving – I Corinthians 16:1-2
- Praying – Acts 12:5
- Singing – I Corinthians 14:26
- Assembling – Hebrews 10:24-25
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- FrequencyUpdated Daily
- PublishedOctober 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM UTC
- Length41 min
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