Class 14

Series: Lessons and Essays on Biblical AuthorityService: Wed Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Jonathan ReederReview Lesson 11Authorized use of church fundsWork of a local churchPreaching the gospel (Phil. 4:15-16; 2 Cor. 11:8)Spiritual edificationo (Eph. 4:11-16)Benevolence for needy saints (Acts 11:27-30; 1 Tim. 5:3-16)Collective worship (1 Cor. 11; 14; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)Discussion: When an individual gives to the church, what happens in principle with those funds?Why is this important?Why is the centralization of several churches a problem: Scripturally?Practically?Lesson 12: Worship and AssemblyIs all worship acceptable to God? Significance of 1 Peter 2:5