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The Work of the Local Church

The Work of the Local Church. EDIFICATION. (Bible Authority, Part 13). Edify. “to build a house” -- “…promoting the spiritual growth and development of character of believers…” “to strengthen, more firmly establish, improve”, Col. 2:6-7 (4-5, 8, 10)

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The Work of the Local Church

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  1. The Work of the Local Church EDIFICATION (Bible Authority, Part 13)

  2. Edify • “to build a house” -- “…promoting the spiritual growth and development of character of believers…” • “to strengthen, more firmly establish, improve”, Col. 2:6-7 (4-5, 8, 10) • The work of promoting spiritual growth is a clear mission of the local church, 1 Cor. 14:26

  3. Edify • God’s tool for edification is His word, Acts 20:32; 1 Pet. 2:2 • Not games and gimmicks, not social, medical or political agendas, etc.

  4. Edification of Christians (Acts 14:21-22) • Helps us withstand temptation and sin, Eph. 4:11-16 • Spiritual maturity helps us recognize sin, Heb. 5:13-14 • Grow in use of the armor of God to withstand Satan, Eph. 6:11 (13-17) • Helps develop godly character, 2 Pet. 1:5-11

  5. Edification of Christians (Acts 14:21-22) • Help edify each other, 1 Ths. 5:11; 2 Cor. 12:19 • For growth of this church, Eph. 4:16; 1 Cor. 12:18-20; Gal. 6:1-2 • For harmony in this church, Rom. 14:19 (Matt. 5:23-24) • For the salvation of Christians, 1 Pet. 2:1-2

  6. Edification is Individual • The church is edified when each Christian grows, Col. 2:5-7; Eph. 4:16 • Individuals are urged to grow, 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2 Pet. 1:8 • Must strengthen ourselves to be able to help others grow • In speech, Eph. 4:29 • Love & good works, Heb. 10:24-25

  7. Edification as a Work of the Local Church • Ways local church works to edify its members, Acts 9:31 • Worship assemblies, Heb. 10:24- 25; 1 Cor. 14:26 • Singing, Col. 3:16 • Lord’s supper, 1 Cor. 11:27-32 • Not with recreation, secular education, crafts, child care, etc., 1 Cor. 11:34

  8. Edification is a Work of the Local Church • Ways local church works to edify its members, Acts 9:31 • Bible teaching, Acts 20:28, 32 • Preaching, Acts 20:7 • Classes, Acts 11:23, 26; 20:20

  9. Edification is a Work of the Local Church • Ways local church works to edify its members, Acts 9:31 • Disciplining sin, 1 Cor. 5:4-7; Rom. 16:17-19; Phil. 3:17-19 • Exhorting brethren to do good, 1 Ths. 5:14-15; Gal. 6:10

  10. Edification(The Work of the Local Church) Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor. 14:26 (Rom. 14:19)

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