The importance of inspired wordsJohn 6:63John 12:48I Corinthians 2:12-13Given the importance of inspired words …For better or worse, what are some reasons to use words absent from, or used differently in, the Bible?Translation!Discuss extra-biblical/secular topicsExpress ideas counter to scriptureMacro-evolution, other gospels (Galatians 1:8)Summarize scriptural concepts or phrases“Discipline”Operating in areas of freedom“Singing night”Which of those (or others) are acceptable?Singing night“The original” singing nightActs 16:25We are commanded to teach and admonish one another in song. Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16Not told when, how many at a time.Song leaderWhat is the role of a song leader?Most fundamental: lead congregation in fulfilling the command to sing.Even inspired songs were to be sung in an orderly manner. I Corinthians 14:26, 40Beyond leading singingWord of Christ dwelling withinTeach with all wisdomAdmonish with all wisdom“Gospel meeting” or “meeting”Define itTo an outsiderFrequent meeting to hear the WordApostles preaching and teaching daily in the temple and from house to house.Consider how important this was before the Word was written down.Visiting preachersActs 8:25Acts 8:40What to expect from a preacher of the gospelPreach the gospel (Acts 8:25, 40; 14:21)Preach the Word (Acts 8:4)Preach peace through Jesus Christ (Acts 10:36)Preach Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 12:18)Preach the kingdom (Acts 20:25)Strengthen and encourage in the faith (Acts 14:21-22)Preach the Word … reprove, rebuke, exhort (II Timothy 4:2)BenevolenceHusband to render benevolence due to his wife (I Corinthians 7:3)Synonyms?Acts 24:17I Corinthians 16:3Philippians 4:6Church disciplineDiscipline of the body (I Corinthians 9:27; I Timothy 4:7)Fathers discipline children (Ephesians 6:4)I Corinthians 5:4-5I Corinthians 5:11I Corinthians 5:13II Thessalonians 3:6Member of… Place membership…Members of the bodyRomans 12:5; I Corinthians 12:27Members of the household of GodEphesians 2:19Members of one anotherEphesians 4:25
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