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Equipping The Saints For Service. EDIFICATION. Keeping The Saved - Saved. The Church of Christ & Its Work? Part 3. There have been many questions pertaining to the “WORK” of the church. What? Who? When? How?. The Church of Christ & Its Work?. Introduction. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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There have been many There have been many questions pertaining to the questions pertaining to the

“WORK” of the church.“WORK” of the church.

There have been many There have been many questions pertaining to the questions pertaining to the

“WORK” of the church.“WORK” of the church.

What?What?

Who?Who?

When?When?

How?How?

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a) Whatever we choose???a) Whatever we choose???

b) Whatever “seems right” b) Whatever “seems right” to us???to us???

c) Only the work HE has c) Only the work HE has given us to do?given us to do?

1) What does the Lord intend for His church to do in this world? _____

2 Tim 3:16,17;

Col. 3:17

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a) However we choose???a) However we choose???

b) Any way that “seems right” or b) Any way that “seems right” or “best” to us???“best” to us???

c) By seeking out and following the c) By seeking out and following the New Testament pattern?New Testament pattern?

2) How does the Lord intend for us to do the work He has given us to do? ______

2 Tim 3:16,17;

Col. 3:17

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Self-EdificationSelf-Edification, , i.e. i.e. to build up and to build up and strengthen itselfstrengthen itself ( (Acts Acts 20:28, 32; Col 2:6, 720:28, 32; Col 2:6, 7).).

EvangelismEvangelism - - Preach the gospel to Preach the gospel to the lostthe lost ( (Mat 28:18-Mat 28:18-2020).).

BenevolenceBenevolence – – Providing the needs of Providing the needs of destitute Christiansdestitute Christians ((Acts 6:1-4Acts 6:1-4))

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A local church caring for those A local church caring for those of its own number - (Acts 4:32-of its own number - (Acts 4:32-37).37).

A local church Caring for its own A local church Caring for its own widows – (Acts 6:1-8; 1 Tim 5:3-widows – (Acts 6:1-8; 1 Tim 5:3-16 ).16 ).

The church in Antioch sent to The church in Antioch sent to the brethren in Judea – (Acts the brethren in Judea – (Acts 11:27-30).11:27-30).

The churches in Macedonia, The churches in Macedonia, Achaia, and Galatia sent to the Achaia, and Galatia sent to the church at Jerusalem – (1 Cor. church at Jerusalem – (1 Cor. 16:1-3; 2 Cor 8:1-5; 9:1,2 ).16:1-3; 2 Cor 8:1-5; 9:1,2 ).

2 Cor 8:4

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The churches of Macedonia – (The churches of Macedonia – (Helped supply Helped supply Paul’s necessities Paul’s necessities) - 2 Cor. 11:8,9) - 2 Cor. 11:8,9

The church at Thessalonica (The church at Thessalonica (Went Went everywhere preaching the word of the everywhere preaching the word of the LordLord)– 1 Thes 1:8)– 1 Thes 1:8

The church at Philippi – (The church at Philippi – (At one time was At one time was alone in helping Paul – sent aide to him alone in helping Paul – sent aide to him “time & again“time & again”) - Phili 1:3-5; 4:14-18”) - Phili 1:3-5; 4:14-18

The church at Antioch – (The church at Antioch – (Sent Barnabas & Sent Barnabas & SaulSaul) - Acts 13:1-3; 14:26-27 ) - Acts 13:1-3; 14:26-27

The church at Jerusalem – (The church at Jerusalem – (Sent Barnabas Sent Barnabas out as far as Antiochout as far as Antioch) - Acts 11:19-23 ) - Acts 11:19-23

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1. Vines1. Vines - - , (3619)) denotes (, (3619)) denotes (aa) ) the act of building (the act of building ( a home, a home, and and to build); this is used only to build); this is used only figuratively in the N.T., in the sense figuratively in the N.T., in the sense of edification, the promotion of of edification, the promotion of spiritual growth (lit., the things of spiritual growth (lit., the things of building up), building up),

2. Thayer2. Thayer - 1) (the act of) building, - 1) (the act of) building, building up; 2) metaph. edifying, building up; 2) metaph. edifying, edification - the act of one who edification - the act of one who promotes another’s growth in promotes another’s growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holinessholiness

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Organization?Organization? – – Acts 20:28; Eph. Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:114:11

Worship?Worship? - - Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; 3:16; Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; 3:16; Titus 2:1-10; Heb 13:7-17Titus 2:1-10; Heb 13:7-17

Spiritual Gifts?Spiritual Gifts? – – Eph 4:11,12; 1 Cor. Eph 4:11,12; 1 Cor. 14:9-12,15-19,26 14:9-12,15-19,26

The Need For Understanding?The Need For Understanding? – – 1 1 Cor 14:14-19Cor 14:14-19

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The SourceThe Source – – The revealed Word of GodThe revealed Word of God

Acts 20:32; Col. 2:6,7; Eph. 4:11-Acts 20:32; Col. 2:6,7; Eph. 4:11-1515

Understandable – Understandable – Eph. 3:3-5Eph. 3:3-5

Sufficient – Sufficient – 2 Tim. 3:16,172 Tim. 3:16,17

Requires Diligence – Requires Diligence – 2 Tim. 2:152 Tim. 2:15

Requires Love – Requires Love – 2 Thes. 2:10-122 Thes. 2:10-12

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The MeansThe Means – –Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11; Col. 1:28Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11; Col. 1:28 By Preaching – By Preaching – 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. 1:282 Tim. 4:2; Col. 1:28

By Teaching –By Teaching –Rom. 12:7; Acts 15:35; Rom. 12:7; Acts 15:35; 18:11; 28:3118:11; 28:31

By Example – By Example – Rom. 14:19:15:2; Eph. Rom. 14:19:15:2; Eph. 4:29; 1 Thes. 5:11-124:29; 1 Thes. 5:11-12

By Doing – By Doing – Mat 25:29; Heb 5:12-14; Mat 25:29; Heb 5:12-14; Js. 1:21-25Js. 1:21-25

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In the assembly In the assembly by preaching, by preaching, teaching, singing, teaching, singing, and and praying praying – – 2 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. Tim. 4:2; Col. 1:28;1:28; Eph 5:19; Eph 5:19; Col 3:16; Jude Col 3:16; Jude 1:20; Acts 4:311:20; Acts 4:31

What about using What about using a Bible class a Bible class arrangement? arrangement?

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In the assembly In the assembly by preaching, by preaching, teaching, singing, teaching, singing, and and praying praying – – 2 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. Tim. 4:2; Col. 1:28;1:28; Eph 5:19; Eph 5:19; Col 3:16; Jude Col 3:16; Jude 1:20; Acts 4:311:20; Acts 4:31

What about using What about using a Bible class a Bible class arrangement? arrangement?

Examples –Examples –• Jesus & His disciples -

Matthew 24:3

• The apostles & hearers on Pentecost – Acts 2:5-14

• Paul & those of reputation - Gal 2:2

• Aquila, Priscilla & Apollos - Acts 18:26

• Both men & women – Titus 2:1-12

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People pass through People pass through different stages of different stages of development - development -

MatureMature1 Pet 2:2; 1 Pet 2:2; Heb 5:12-14Heb 5:12-14

Babes in Babes in ChristChrist

ServantsServantsTit 2:9 Eph 6:5-9Tit 2:9 Eph 6:5-9MastersMasters

WivesWivesEph 5:22-25Eph 5:22-25HusbandsHusbands

ParentsParentsEph 6:1-4Eph 6:1-4ChildrenChildren

Aged womenAged womenTitus 2:3,4Titus 2:3,4Young womenYoung women

Aged menAged menTitus 2:2,6Titus 2:2,6Young menYoung men

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Specified:Gopher wood (14)Compartments (14)450’ Long (15)75’ Wide (15)45’ Tall (15)1 Window & Door (16)3 Stories (16)

22Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he

did.7:5 5And Noah did

according to all that the Lord commanded him.

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Specified:Gopher wood (14)Compartments (14)450’ Long (15)75’ Wide (15)45’ Tall (15)1 Window & Door (16)3 Stories (16)

Generic: Build an ark of gopher wood –

ExpedientsTools & Size of material

dependant upon specific need Liberty:

Source and means of transporting materials

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AuthorizedAuthorized

Anything Anything unauthorized unauthorized is excludedis excluded

Build An Ark of Gopher Wood

IncidentalIncidentalTools Tools

ScaffoldsScaffoldsHelpHelp

Another doorDifferent woodDifferent size

Another doorDifferent woodDifferent size

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Specified: “Teaching them to

observe all things that I have commanded you;” Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)

“Speaking the truth in love,” Ephes. 4:15 (NKJV)

Generic: Teach God’s Word –

ExpedientsScriptural material, Chalk

Boards, projectors, maps . . .Liberty:

Individual, small groups, large groups – depending on needs

and classifications

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AuthorizedAuthorized

Anything Anything unauthorized unauthorized is excludedis excluded

Teach them to observe all things . . .

IncidentalIncidentalTools Tools

LocationLocationPersonnel Personnel

Secular Edu.Entertainment

Recreation

Secular Edu.Entertainment

Recreation

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Teach them – •chemistry? – •English? – •accounting? – •health?

Teach them – •chemistry? – •English? – •accounting? – •health?

Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you

Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you

Sprinkling or pouringSprinkling or pouringBaptizing themBaptizing them

Making athletes; Professionals

Making athletes; Professionals

Make disciplesMake disciples

Excludes:Excludes:Specified:Specified:

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One on one; Public preaching; Written lesson

plans; Bible classes

One on one; Public preaching; Written lesson

plans; Bible classes

Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you

Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you

River; Creek; Pond; Ocean; Tub; Baptistery

River; Creek; Pond; Ocean; Tub; Baptistery

Baptizing themBaptizing them

Method of going. Drive a car, boat, plane, walk, etc.

Which nation –

Method of going. Drive a car, boat, plane, walk, etc.

Which nation –Make disciplesMake disciples

- Includes- IncludesGeneric:Generic:

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Secular Education, Entertainment, Athletics, etc.

Bible Material, Place/Room, Chalk

Board, Maps

Edify/ Teach (Mat 28:18-20; Acts 20:28; 1 Thes 5:11)

Piano, Guitars, Organ, Violin, Etc.

Song Book, Leader, Pitch Pipe,

Sing (Eph. 5:19)

Raffle Tickets, Chili Suppers, Cake

Walks, Etc.Collection BasketsGive (1 Cor. 16:1-2)

Social Meal (1 Co. 11:17-22, 34)

Cups, Plates, Table, Etc.

Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:23-29)

Family Life Center, Gymnasium, Etc.

House, Hall, Church Building

Assemble (Heb. 10:24-25)

Basin to Sprinkle – Cup for Pouring

Pool, River, Baptistery, Etc.

Baptize (Mt. 28:18-20)

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The principle is:The principle is: –That which assists is an aid; that which changes (either by addition, subtraction or alteration) is unauthorized. –The first is permitted while the second is condemned.–An "expedient" is an aid that is suitable for carrying out that which is authorized

The principle is:The principle is: –That which assists is an aid; that which changes (either by addition, subtraction or alteration) is unauthorized. –The first is permitted while the second is condemned.–An "expedient" is an aid that is suitable for carrying out that which is authorized

Is edification Is edification a work of a work of the church?the church?

Are private Are private Bible studies Bible studies authorized?authorized?

Are small Are small group Bible group Bible studies studies authorized?authorized?

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In what way would a congregation change or add to God’s instruction to teach its members by providing opportunities based upon the capabilities of the learners?Age -Age -

Gender –Gender –

Abilities –Abilities –

Maturity -Maturity -

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The church canThe church can

Classes to teach Classes to teach God’s wordGod’s word

Personnel to Personnel to teach God’s teach God’s wordword

Materials that Materials that will help both will help both teacher & teacher & student in student in studying God’s studying God’s wordword

The church can’tThe church can’t

Establish another Establish another institution to teach institution to teach God’s word.God’s word.

Support another Support another institution to teach institution to teach God’s word or God’s word or anything else.anything else.

Get involved in Get involved in secular education.secular education.

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Colleges and Universities

Churches of Christ support several colleges and universities. Click on the links below if you'd like more information about them...

Abilene Christian University - Abilene, Texas

Freed-Hardeman University - Henderson, Tennessee

Harding University - Searcy, Arkansas

Lipscomb University - Nashville, Tennessee

Ohio Valley College - Parkersburg, West VirginiaOklahoma Christian University - Oklahoma City, OklahomaPepperdine University - Malibu, CaliforniaRochester College - Rochester Hills, Michigan

Northwest Church of Christ Chicago, IL web-site

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There are three There are three parts to parts to

edification:edification:

The TruthThe Truth

The The TeacherTeacher

The The LearnerLearner

What if we have the What if we have the truth & We have truth & We have

people who capably people who capably teach the truth . . . teach the truth . . .

BUT - the disciples, BUT - the disciples, (learners) don’t try (learners) don’t try

to learn?to learn?

Irregular Irregular Attendance -Attendance -

Don’t listen to Don’t listen to apply –apply –

Don’t apply & Don’t apply & grow - grow -

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