 A biblical distinction between ‘church’ and ‘individual’.

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 A biblical distinction between ‘church’ and ‘individual’.

 Many churches proclaiming Christ and the Christian way use monies given to the Lord for various kinds of church endeavors o Food pantries. o United Way in Williamson County. o BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center.

 So, why is our congregation not involved in any of these caring activities? o Is it because we have no money? o Is it because we have no love? o Are we too lazy to be involved in these endeavors?

 The answers to these questions serve a two-fold purpose: o To provide a biblical stand for why – collectively as a church – we’re not involved in these otherwise very helpful and loving activities. o While at the same time strongly exhorting Christians to either start, increase, or maintain such helpful and loving activities.

 Note the principles of hermeneutics used to determine consistency among various doctrines taught today. o We teach a repentant, Christ believing/confessing, for the remission of sins... water baptism because that is what is revealed in God’s word. Lk. 24:46-47 (Mk. 16:16; Matt. 28:19); Acts 2:38; 8:35-39 o We teach acappella as worshipful singing because God’s word explicitly reveals “speaking one to another” and never revealed any use of instruments in N.T. worship. Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 o Congregations may not be perfect in applying every single nuance of this hermeneutic (example: authority for flowers as decoration in the building?) but we strive with all faithfulness to be consistently sound in practicing what the N.T. reveals.

 We teach what the Scriptures expressly reveals as it pertains to congregations and individual Christians.

 Ministers of the word. 1 Cor. 9:14 (cp. 2 Cor. 11:7- 9; Phil. 4:15); 1 Tim. 5:17-18  Brethren (other Christians) in physical need. 1 Cor. 16:1-3  Interesting enough was the warning not to burden the church so it (the church) could focus financially supporting “widows indeed”. 1 Tim. 5:16

 The Scriptures explicitly tell individual believers who our neighbors are. Lk. 10:25-37  If I am to love my neighbor I will help him. Matt. 25:31ff; 1 Jn. 3:17-18; Gal. 6:10

 Be generous to your God as He has been to you, that the work of the Lord may flourish to His glory. 2 Cor. 9:6-7  Sacrifice your time, energy, and means to help others in need. Cp. Jas. 1:27 o Find local places where you can serve in your community. o Remember that serving can/should ultimately start at the household of faith. Gal. 6:10  If our individual lives are so filled with service to God and man (Matt. 22:37-39), the church cannot help but stand on a hill as a city radiating the glory of God. Matt. 5:14

 Because the Scriptures delineate between the financial burden placed upon individuals in contrast to the (local) church we try to live by faith according to its revelation.  May this distinction serve not only as a doctrinal stand, but an exhortation for all believers to practice pure and undefiled religion as we love our God and neighbor.