Revelation 2-3IntroductionRevelation 2:14-16 – Letter to PergamumRevelation 2:20 – Letter to ThyatiraRevelation 3:3 – Letter to SardisRevelation 3:19 – LaodiceaI John 1:9 – We must stay within God’s authorityPractices of New Testament churchesAssembled together to worship God and edify each otherActs 2:42; 20:7; I Corinthians 11:18-34; 14:1-40; 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25When we do this at Benchley …We honor God, learn His truth, and are encouraged to live it out each day.Appointed men to work as elders and deaconsActs 14:23; 20:28; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:1-3There are several names for the office of elder: overseer, pastor, and bishopWhen we do this at Benchley …Each member enjoys the oversight of veteran Christians looking out for their souls.The church will function well in its work (deacons).Dealt with sin among membersMatthew 18:15-17; I Corinthians 5; II Thessalonians 3:6, 10-15When we do this at Benchley …We help save souls!We protect the congregation from the influence of sin.Sounded forth the wordI Thessalonians 1:8; Philippians 4:15-16; I Corinthians 9:11-14; II Corinthians 11:7-9When we do this at Benchley …We get people in touch with God’s power for salvation.Used resources to care for needy ChristiansActs 2:44-45; 4:32-35; 6:1-3; 11:27-30; Romans 15:25-26; I Corinthians 16:1-3; II Corinthians 8-9; I Timothy 5:3-16When we do this at Benchley …We provide a safety net for brothers and sisters who have fallen on hard times.We show our love.Why are there so many different churches today?Because people have strayed in one or more of the areas above.
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