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What Is The Work Of TheN.T. Church Of Christ?

What We See Many churches offer carnal

activities Free food, ball teams, retreats, etc. Church’s desire should be to support

truth 1 Tim 3:15 Church should not be in the business

of building championship ball teams

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We See Many churches offer carnal activities

When churches provide such, they give in to popular demand Phil 3:17-19

When these churches are challenged for authority, some turn to John 6 Jesus fed the physical to feed the

spiritual

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We See Many churches offer carnal activities

This appeal to John 6 is wrong 2 ways… It misses the purpose for the miracle of

feeding the 5,000 vv. 6, 14 It ignores the rest of the recorded

episode vv. 22-27, 32-65, 66, 67

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We See An important point all disciples

need to understand and appreciate Especially young people…they have

friends who attend such churches They need to know how to defend

truth re: church’s work

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

Overall context must be considered God expects unity in His body vv. 1-3 God has provided means for unity in the

universal church vv. 4-6 God has given “gifts” for producing unity

& work in the local church vv. 11-12

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

“Gifts” to the church v. 8 Given that man may serve Him in the

body They are “functions” (works) Not given to institutionalize (clergy, laity) Given because of necessity for work…to

accomplish necessary tasks

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

“Gifts” to the church v. 8 APOSTLES ambassadors; Divinely

sent eyewitnesses Lk 10:16 PROPHETS spokesmen to early

believers Acts 11:27-30 1 Cor 13:8-10

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

“Gifts” to the church v. 8 EVANGELISTS announcers of good

news 2 Tim 4:1-5 PASTORS & TEACHERS overseers

Acts 20:28 1 Pet 5:2 Heb 13:7, 17 1

Thess 5:12-13

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

The church’s work v. 12 Equipping the saints

Develop to spiritual maturity; to bring something to its intended completion Mt 4:21 Gal 6:1 1 Thess 3:9-10

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

The church’s work v. 12 Work of ministry

Serving the spiritual needs of others Rom 12:6-8, 10-16

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

What We Should See Eph 4:11-12

The church’s work v. 12 Edifying the body of Christ

Building up, strengthening the church No edification through food 1 Cor

11:22 No edification through social activities

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

Closing Comments The N.T. church was important

enough that Jesus died for it Acts 20:28

Many will still contend their social activities are edifying…are a vital part of their church’s work

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

Closing Comments As the church’s Builder, Jesus has

the final say in what it can do Mt 16:18

To engage in anything without His authorization puts us in jeopardy before Him Mt 7:21-23

What Is The Work Of The

N.T. Church Of Christ?

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