- The primary argument against Bible classes is that there is no direct Biblical example for them. This is true, but examples are not the only way we learn what a church is authorized to do.
Authority
General
Specific
Specific
Expedient
Addition
I Corinthians 11:24-25 (Lord’s Supper)
Take
His Supper
Saint
Container / hour (I Corinthians 14:16)
Different supper / sinner
Build
Ark
Noah
How obtained / bound
Different boat / builder
Relieve
Widows indeed
Local church
Buy / rent
Different widow / organization
Collective support
Teacher of the Word
Local church
Dollars / house
Different teacher / organization
Feed
The flock among you
Local church
Gospel meeting / Bible classes
Different flock / organization