Growth of the Church Man vs.God
Man's Ideas Social Meals Part of Service
Fellowship Halls
Play Grounds
Gymnasiums
Softball League
Instrumental Music
Bands
Accept Everything
By What Authority?
John 14:15 keep my commandments
2Tim 3:16-17 all scripture is given by inspiration of God
Matt 28:18-20 all authority has been given to Christ
How We Determine What is Authorized
Direct Command
1Cor 11:23-26 observing the Lord's supper
Approved Example
Acts 20:7 time of observance
Necessary Inference
Acts 20:7 frequency
Authority For What Kind of Music?
Col 3:16-17 do all in the name of the Lord
Eph 5:19 melody in your hearts
1Cor 14:15 singing with spirit and understanding
James 5:13 singing while joyful
Rom 6:13 instruments of righteousness
Do We Have Authority for Church Provided Social
Meals ? Individual Matters
1Cor 11:20-22,34 do you not have houses to eat in
1Tim 5:8 man's job to provide for his family
Fellowship
1John 1:1-7 fellowship with our Savior
Rom 14:17 not eating and drinking
Rom 1:16-17 revealed faith to faith
Joh. 6:26-27 food that will endure eternally
How Do Raise Money ?
1Cor 16:1-2 lay by him in store
2Cor 9:7 not grudgingly
Gen 4:3-5 respected not
How Does the Church Grow ?
Rom 10:17 faith come by hearing
Acts 2 teaching Jesus
Acts 8:35 preached Jesus
Rom 10:14 how can one hear without a preacher
Acts 2:47 Lord added daily
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