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Work of the Church

This informative guide explores the limited scope of the church's work, drawing lessons from various examples and biblical references. It covers topics such as evangelism, benevolence, discipline, and edification, emphasizing the importance of understanding the church's role and responsibilities.

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Work of the Church

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  1. Work of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

  2. Work of the Church is Limited Every organization has a limited scope • illus.: Kiwanis, Gates Foundation, Love’s insurance agency Work of church limited by God • illus.: 1 Cor. 16:1-2 funds relieve saints Work of Christians is broader in scope • illus.: Gal. 6:9-10; 1 Tim. 5:16 • church cannot necessarily do same work as individuals

  3. Assembly of the Saints Heb. 10:24-25 • next lesson

  4. Evangelism and Teaching Great Commission Purpose: evangelism (teaching) Church is evangelistic Local churches sent out, supported Individuals supported Money (support) direct to person

  5. Benevolence Limited in Scope Method of Distribution Sending Church Receiving Church Sending Church Receiving Church Denomination Sending Church Receiving Church Convention Sending Church Receiving Church Society Sending Church Sponsoring Church Receiving Church Correct method Secular examples • Kiwanis, Gates Foundation Benevolence of church limited • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 collection for saints Incorrect method Benevolence of individuals broader • Gal. 6:9-10 good to all • 1 Tim. 5:16 family • Ja. 1:27 widows, orphans Church can’t do everythinga Christian can do!

  6. Discipline Immoral, unruly brethren Causing division Blatant sin, others hurt Otherwise • 2 Tim. 4:2 be longsuffering

  7. Is Edification a Work of the Church? Oikodome (edification): A Building “Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him” (Matt. 24:1). Importance • sin can result if misunderstood Edification (noun) • a building – literal, figurative “For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building” (1 Cor. 3:9).

  8. Is Edification a Work of the Church Oikodome (edification): Spiritual Growth “So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another”(Rom. 14:19). Importance • sin can result if misunderstood Edification (noun) • a building – literal, figurative “Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification” (Rom. 15:2). • the act of building up

  9. Edification: Result of the Work Edification is the Result 1 Cor. 14:26 “So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another”(Rom. 14:19). • edification is the result Eph. 4:12, 16 • “service” is the work “Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification” (Rom. 15:2). • “edification” is the result

  10. Work not authorized for church. . . . Work of individual Christians • 1 Tim. 5:16; 2 Th. 3:10 Institutionalism • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Recreation, social fellowship • Acts 2:46 Secular business • Lk. 19:46 Secular education Politics

  11. Work of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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