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Christian Fundamentals. Tom Painter. Lesson Theme: The purpose of this lesson is to show the student that the Bible is God’s only inspired pattern for His Church and its member. It will also provide a high level overview of the Bible. References: “Pattern Teaching” Woodson, William, Gospel Advocate, November 2003, p. 30-31 .
Churches of Christ are independent Christian congregations. They are linked with one another through following the true Word of God as written in the New Testament of Jesus Christ. Now they are represented worldwide as a non-denominational group.
This is a representative form of church government in which delegates or representatives from local churches gather to discern the mind of Christ. Proponents of this form of polity believe that in such a gathering the group, led by the Holy Spirit, can take action and make decisions.
Sep 22, 2008 · churches of Christ practice evangelism, but not in the same way the discipling churches do. They also provide teaching, guidance, and influence for those who have already become Christians, but not in the way the
a. To know Christ and to make Him known. b. To fulfill the biblical mandates to the Church to worship and glorify God, to evangelize the lost, to edify believers, to seek sanctification and holiness of life for all the saved, and to foster the establishment of the kingdom of God in this present age while waiting for Christ's second coming. c.
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A Sure Foundation includes tools for Pastoral Relations Committees, ministry assessment and evaluation, social media guidelines, sabbatical resources, departure ethics, and more, along with recommended resources for additional guidance.
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Jan 16, 2014 · This handbook is meant as a basic, practical guide for understanding of the Art and Practice of the Congregational Way. In claiming what is distinctive in our Way, I do not mean to imply that other religious organizations are inferior to ours. Many others also order themselves around some of these religious virtues.
