Growth of the Church

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Growth of the Church

• Man vs.God

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Man's Ideas

• Social Meals Part of Service
• Fellowship Halls
• Play Grounds
• Gymnasiums
• Softball League
• Instrumental Music
• Bands
• Accept Everything

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By What Authority?

• John 1415 keep my commandments
• 2Tim 316-17 all scripture is given by
  inspiration of God
• Matt 2818-20 all authority has been given to
  Christ

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How We Determine What is Authorized

• Direct Command
• 1Cor 1123-26 observing the Lord's supper
• Approved Example
• Acts 207 time of observance
• Necessary Inference
• Acts 207 frequency

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Authority For What Kind of Music?

• Col 316-17 do all in the name of the Lord
• Eph 519 melody in your hearts
• 1Cor 1415 singing with spirit and understanding
• James 513 singing while joyful
• Rom 613 instruments of righteousness

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Do We Have Authority for Church Provided Social
Meals ?

• Individual Matters
• 1Cor 1120-22,34 do you not have houses to eat in
  
• 1Tim 58 man's job to provide for his family
• Fellowship
• 1John 11-7 fellowship with our Savior
• Rom 1417 not eating and drinking
• Rom 116-17 revealed faith to faith
• Joh. 626-27 food that will endure eternally

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How Do Raise Money ?

• 1Cor 161-2 lay by him in store
• 2Cor 97 not grudgingly
• Gen 43-5 respected not

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How Does the Church Grow ?

• Rom 1017 faith come by hearing
• Acts 2 teaching Jesus
• Acts 835 preached Jesus
• Rom 1014 how can one hear without a preacher
• Acts 247 Lord added daily

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