Understanding the Church – Its Function
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 18-20
November 10, 2019
God has given principles in His Word that when ____________, bring peace, direction, and ____________________________ to individuals, families, churches, and countries. The proper foundation (____________________) of the church is important. Godly attitudes (_________________ systems) are necessary for life. Today we will see the __________________ that cause the church to function.
A. Preaching and _____________________
1. The ________________________ (1 Timothy 3:15-16)
a. The ______________ – proclaim the ______________
b. The ___________________ – 1 Timothy 4:6
c. It is ___________________ – teach with authority
d. Follow through with the ________________________. (1 Tim. 6:20)
2. The __________________ (2 Timothy 4:1-2) Preach and teach with:
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________ (reprove, rebuke, exhort)
B. _________________________ the Gospel
1. _________________________ – personal
a. Through our _______________
b. Through our _______________
2. Missions – ____________________ scope of outreach
a. _________________
b. _________________
C. ______________________ (John 4:23; Philippians 3:3; Romans 12:1)
1. Personal
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
2. Corporate
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
D. _____________________ (Matthew 6:5-15)
1. It is to be done ___________________.
2. It is to be done ___________________. (“__________ will be done.”)
3. It is to be done _____________________. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)