- A clear ___________________.
There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians—you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 (NLT)
Only one confession has stood the test of time:
- A consistent ___________________.
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
The Five Purposes of the Church
The Five Purposes of the Church
Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church….
Acts 2:41 (NLT)
Let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity….
Hebrews 6:1 (NIV)
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known…. Ephesians 3:10 (NIV)
…Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only. Matthew 4:10 (NIV)
- A credible _____________________ family.
They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship…. Acts 2:42 (NLT)
The word in the Bible for fellowship is: _____________________
What’s needed:
__________________________
…What a person plants he will harvest. Galatians 6:7 (MSG)
Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
__________________________
A friend is always loyal…. Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)
__________________________
This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.
John 15:13 (MSG)
__________________________
…encourage one another and build each other up….
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
- A connecting ____________________________.
They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing the Lord’s Supper…. Acts 2:42 (NLT)
For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NIV)
