1. Institutional Mindset
Is the church merely an institution through which we work?
Or is it a relationship?

2. Institutional Mindset
Religion is a work of the church
Christians mainly work “in” & “through” & “for” their local church
The church is an organization greater than those who comprise it
Like a Bank, School, Hospital

3. Institutional Mindset
Proof-text preaching: Bible teaching where the context is ignored
Problem: it encourages people to put their faith in someone’s explanation of a passage, without studying it out for themselves

4. Institutional Mindset
Proof-text preaching: Bible teaching where the context is ignored
Emphasis on tradition: human custom replaces Apostolic command & example

5. Avoid the Institutional Mindset
It misunderstands of the true nature of the church!
The Lord’s body is a relationship, it is not a business organization.