How do we tell what is an authorized work of a local church?

• A local church is authorized to make provision for duties that:

  • … inhere because of one’s relationship in Christ and

  • … are authorized for Christians to do together

All our duties and responsibilities come out of relationships

• Civil government

• Economic

• Social/community

• Family/domestic

  • Proverbs 22:6; I Timothy 5:6; II Corinthians 12:14; Ephesians 6:1-8

• In Christ

  • James 5:13; Colossians 3:16; I Timothy 2:8; Acts 2:42; Matthew 26:26-29; III John 1:5-6; Romans 12:13; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Acts 4:34-35; Romans 16:17; I Corinthians 5:4-5

The local church is authorized to provide for:

• Worship

• Edification

• Evangelism

• Relief of needy saints

• Discipline