- Revelation 2-3
- Introduction
- Revelation 2:14-16 – Letter to Pergamum
- Revelation 2:20 – Letter to Thyatira
- Revelation 3:3 – Letter to Sardis
- Revelation 3:19 – Laodicea
- I John 1:9 – We must stay within God’s authority
- Practices of New Testament churches
- Assembled together to worship God and edify each other
- Acts 2:42; 20:7; I Corinthians 11:18-34; 14:1-40; 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25
- When we do this at Benchley …
- We honor God, learn His truth, and are encouraged to live it out each day.
- Appointed men to work as elders and deacons
- Acts 14:23; 20:28; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:1-3
- There are several names for the office of elder: overseer, pastor, and bishop
- When we do this at Benchley …
- Each member enjoys the oversight of veteran Christians looking out for their souls.
- The church will function well in its work (deacons).
- Dealt with sin among members
- Matthew 18:15-17; I Corinthians 5; II Thessalonians 3:6, 10-15
- When we do this at Benchley …
- We help save souls!
- We protect the congregation from the influence of sin.
- Sounded forth the word
- I Thessalonians 1:8; Philippians 4:15-16; I Corinthians 9:11-14; II Corinthians 11:7-9
- When we do this at Benchley …
- We get people in touch with God’s power for salvation.
- Used resources to care for needy Christians
- Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35; 6:1-3; 11:27-30; Romans 15:25-26; I Corinthians 16:1-3; II Corinthians 8-9; I Timothy 5:3-16
- When we do this at Benchley …
- We provide a safety net for brothers and sisters who have fallen on hard times.
- We show our love.
- Assembled together to worship God and edify each other
- Why are there so many different churches today?
- Because people have strayed in one or more of the areas above.
DW
May 20, 2018
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