The Mission of the Church

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The Mission of the Church 1 Timothy 3:15

The Church An eternal purpose, Ephesians 3:10-11 Proper conduct of members is revealed in Scripture, 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Result of proper conduct: God is glorified, Ephesians 3:21

“a support, bulwark, stay” Stability, firm, immovable, steadfast T R U T H Preach Eph. 4:11 Contend Jude 3-4 Godly Living Tit. 2:11-12 Jno. 8:31-32 Phil. 3:14-16 1 Timothy 3:15 PILLAR “a prop or support” GROUND “a support, bulwark, stay” Stability, firm, immovable, steadfast Colossians 1:23 Acts 20:28-32 CHURCH T HE

Why the Church Supports and Defends the Truth Because of what truth is and what it accomplishes (nature of truth) From God, 1 Thess. 2:13 (Jno. 17:17) Inspired and profitable, 2 Tim. 3:16-17

Why the Church Supports and Defends the Truth Because of what truth is and what it accomplishes (nature of truth) Truth is powerful: Penetrates heart, Acts 2:37 (Heb. 4:12) Creates faith, Romans 10:17 (8) Saves, Romans 1:16 (Jno. 8:32)

Why the Church Supports and Defends the Truth Because of what truth is and what it accomplishes (nature of truth) Establishes daily living, Colossians 2:6-7 Enlivens hope of glory, Colossians 1:3-5 Protects against sin, Psalm 119:11

Why the Church Supports and Defends the Truth When a local church fails to support and defend the truth, it will move into unauthorized areas of work and lose its identity as a NT church 1 Timothy 4:1-3 Revelation 2:14-16; 2:4-5

Local Churches of Christ Do work God reveals in His word Preach the gospel, Phil. 1:5; 1 Thess. 1:8 Edify the saints, Acts 2:42 Assembled worship, 1 Cor. 14:26; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:18, 20, 34; 14:23; 16:2 Teach gospel, Acts 20:32; Gal. 1:8-9 Relieve needy saints, Acts 4:34-35; 11:27-30

Local Churches of Christ Any work added to or taken away from this pattern of truth is not approved by God, Galatians 1:6-12 Social gospel activities Medical missions General benevolence Trade training

“a support, bulwark, stay” Stability, firm, immovable, steadfast T R U T H Preach Eph. 4:11 Contend Jude 3-4 Godly Living Tit. 2:11-12 Jno. 8:31-32 Phil. 3:14-16 1 Timothy 3:15 PILLAR “a prop or support” GROUND “a support, bulwark, stay” Stability, firm, immovable, steadfast Colossians 1:23 Acts 20:28-32 CHURCH T HE