2. The Work of the Church
Many religious minded people have lost sight of the unique purpose for the Lord’s church.
Because the result of being a Christian can bring about social & moral changes in the lives of sinners, some have reversed the order by making these benefits become the primary goal of the church.

4. Fulfilling the Spiritual Mission of the Church
The Work of the Church:
Fulfilling the Spiritual Mission of the Church

5. What is the church? It is not the physical building.
A spiritual building made up of Christians (1 Cor. 3:9, )
Made up of “living stones” (1 Pet. 2:5)
Dwelling place of God through the Spirit (Eph. 2:19-22)
Is the house of God built by Christ (Mt. 16:18)
The “pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15)
Christ loved the church & gave Himself for it (Eph. 5:25)
He purchased it with His own blood (Acts 20:28)

6. What is the church?
The church is the spiritual body of saved people (Acts 2:47).
One becomes a member by a spiritual birth (Jn. 3:3-5; 1 Pet. 1:22-23)
All spiritual blessings are enjoyed by its members (Eph. 1:3)
They offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God (1 Pet. 2:5)
A spiritual home in heaven is their desire (2 Cor. 5:1-4; Phil. 3:20-21)

7. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
In the vineyard (Mt. 20:1-16), we are “laborers together with God” (1Cor. 3:9).
Within a given area a group of Christians are organized into a local body, independent in government from all other local churches (Phil. 1:1).
Elders lead a local work in its work (1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 14:23; 20:28).

8. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
The specific function of the church is to offer up spiritual sacrifices (1Pet. 2:5)

9. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
The specific function of the church is to offer up spiritual sacrifices (1Pet. 2:5)
Assembling for worship; praising God; extending encouragement to each other (Heb. 10:23-25)

10. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
The specific function of the church is to offer up spiritual sacrifices (1Pet. 2:5)
Assembling for worship; praising God; extending encouragement to each other (Heb. 10:23-25)
Christians proclaim the Lord’s death (1 Cor. 11:23-30; Acts 20:7)

11. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
The specific function of the church is to offer up spiritual sacrifices (1Pet. 2:5)
Assembling for worship; praising God; extending encouragement to each other (Heb. 10:23-25)
Christians proclaim the Lord’s death (1 Cor. 11:23-30; Acts 20:7)
Christians pray, sing, give as prospered, & study (1 Cor. 14:15; 16:2; Acts 2:42)

12. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
Evangelism is an integral function of the church.
Cf. 1 Thess. 1:7-8; 1 Cor. 9:1-18; 2 Cor. 11:8; Phil. 1:3- 5; 4:14-20

13. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
Evangelism is an integral function of the church.
Edification its own members is also necessary.
Eph. 4:16; 2Tim. 4:2-4; Acts 20:28-32

14. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
Evangelism is an integral function of the church.
Edification its own members is also necessary.
Benevolence is administered to its needy members.
Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35; 6:1-7; 1 Cor. 16:1-3; 2 Cor. 8; 9; Rom. 15:25-27

15. What is the Purpose of the Church?
The church is a body of people who join together to work for God and worship Him.
Evangelism is an integral function of the church.
Edification its own members is also necessary.
Benevolence is administered to its needy members.

16. Conclusion The church has a holy mission which is unique in the world.
Although individual Christians may engage in many good activities, the church may not involve itself in every activity just because it is morally right.
The energy & resources of the church must be used distinctively for the mission of saving souls for eternity.

17. Fulfilling the Spiritual Mission of the Church
The Work of the Church:
Fulfilling the Spiritual Mission of the Church