'These Are Manifested.'
a) John 17:6. The Name of the Father, by the Son - Jesus Christ.
b) Romans 3:21. The Righteousness of God.
c) 2 Corinthians 4:10-11. The Life of Jesus in our bodies.
(Through this QT I see that These Are Manifested)
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'The Church.'
a) Philemon 1:2. In Philemon's house.
b) Hebrews 12:23. Should be a Heavenly Place.
c) James 5:14. Should have ministering elders.
d) 3 John 1:10. Should have no room for aggressive people.
e) Matthew 6:18. Is Christ's
f) Matthew 18:17. Has authority to discipline.
g) Acts 8:1; 12:1. Sometimes suffers great persecution.
h) Acts 9:31. The growing Church:-
1-Has Peace.
2-Is being built up.
3-Lives in the Fear of the Lord.
4-Lives in the Comfort of the Holy Spirit.
5-Is multiplied.
i) Acts 12:5. Prays earnest Prayer.
j) Acts 14:27. Hears testimony of Mission.
k) Acts 15:3 & 22. Has Authority to send people to Mission.
l) Acts 15:4. Should be an open and welcoming place.
m) Acts 15:41; 16:5. Needs to be strengthened.
n) Acts 20:28. Needs to be well cared for.
o) Romans 16:1. Has servants - male and female.
p) Romans 16:4. Should be thankful when appropriate.
q) Romans 16:16. Should be good greeters.
r) 1 Corinthians 11:16. Should not be a contentious place.
s) 1 Corinthians 12:28. Has God appointed Ministries.
t) 1 Corinthians 14:4, 5 & 12. May be built up by the Gift of Prophecy.
u) 1 Corinthians 14:19. Should be a place of instruction.
v) 1 Corinthians 14:33. Should be a peaceful place with no confusion.
(Through this Second one I learn more about the Church)
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Chris.
The Church should have ministering Elders. To leave all the Church's congregational matters as the responsibility of one person and then blame that person if they have omitted certain matters is just not fair. The Leadership of the Church needs to have an active and responsible caring heart, then the Body ministers to the Body. That is a healthy and growing way for the Church.
