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Dunlap church of Christ
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Dunlap church of Christ
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3. Isaiah 2:2-3
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.”

4. (3) And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”

5. The Church Under Various Figures
Col.1:18 – the body of Christ
Matt.16: the kingdom
I Cor. 6:19 - the temple of God
I Peter 2:9 - a holy nation, a royal priesthood
I Tim. 3:14-15 – the house of God

6. I Timothy 3:15
“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

7. I Timothy 3:15
“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

8. I Timothy 3:15
“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

9. I Timothy 3:15
“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

10. The Most Pleasant Figure?
“the house of God” “the household of God” “the family of God” Galatians 3:26-29 Ideally, in God’s family the members have a special care and sympathy for each other.

11. Distinctive Facts!
Differences in the abilities of the various members of the family–Matt.25:14-30;Rom.12:3-8
There’s no difference in value.
In Christ we are all children.
No favorites, no step-children, no 2nd class citizens, nobody on probation – I Cor.12:14-27

12. Mutual Responsibility
The Family Of God
Love
Security
Mutual Responsibility
Fellowship

13. A Great Church Is Built
“One Brick At A Time”

14. Brick #2 - DETERMINATION Brick #10 – BROTHERS KEEPERS
Brick #1 - PURPOSE
Brick #2 - DETERMINATION
Brick #3 - UNITY
Brick #4 - PREACHERS
Brick #5 - ELDERS
Brick #6 – THE HOME
Brick #7 – WORSHIP
Brick #8 – BIBLE SCHOOL
Brick #9 – DEACONS
Brick #10 – BROTHERS KEEPERS

15. I John 5:1
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
I Corinthians 12:25
“That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”

16. Where The “Same Care” Is There, It Will Overcome A Lot Of Other Shortcomings!

17. What Our Attitude Should Be
Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”

18. Bear One Another’s Burdens
If this is not a place where tears are understood, where do I go to cry?
If this is not a place where my spirit can take wing, where do I go to fly?

19. If this is not a place where my questions can be asked, where do I go to seek?
If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard, where do I go to speak?

20. If this is not a place where you can accept me as I am, where do I go to be?
If this is not a place where I try and learn and grow, where do I go to be me?

21. 79% were invited by friend or relative who was a member.
Seeking The Lost?
Matthew 28:19-20
How are we doing to really cultivate a sense of belonging, love, and friendship to keep them?
79% were invited by friend or relative who was a member.

22. Warn, Comfort, Support, Be Patient
I Thessalonians 5:14 “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”
Hebrews 10:23-25 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”

23. (24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

24. (24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

25. (24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

26. Eliminate Destructive Things
James 3:6 “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
James 3:8 “But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
Matt. 7:1-2 “Judge not that ye be not judged…”

27. Go To Brethren When There Are Offenses
Matthew 18:15-16 “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. (16) But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”

28. Go To Brethren When There Are Offenses
Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; (24) Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

29. Understanding & Compassion For Weaknesses & Differences
I Peter 3:8-9 “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: (9) Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”

30. Understanding & Compassion For Weaknesses & Differences
Romans 15:1 “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
Romans 15:7 “Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”

31. Restore Those Who Fall Galatians 6:1
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

32. Restore Those Who Fall James 5:19-20
“Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; (20) Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.”

33. Restore Those Who Fall II Timothy 2:25-26
“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (26) And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”

34. God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Romans 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24)
REPENT (Luke 13:3)
CONFESS (Rom.10:9-10)
BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27)
ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41,47)

35. Are You Wayward?
“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” (Acts 8:22)
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16)