THE LORD'S CHURCH ( Part 3 )

I. Bible Principles
   i. Must do things the way God says - Gen 6
   ii. Must worship the way God says - Gen 4:1-8 , Heb 11:4 , Lev 10:1-4 ,

Acts 5: 1-5
   iii. Can not add to or take away  from God's word - Deut 4:2 , Rev 22 : 18-19
   iv. Can't preach another Gospel - Gal 1: 8-9

II. The Lord's Church Is His Kingdom
   i. Started in Jerusalem in AD 33 - Acts 2
   ii. Was foretold in scripture - Dan 2: 31-44, Isa 2 : 2-3
   iii. Was not an afterthought - Mk 9: 1

III. Formation Of The Church
   i. Organization
      a. Jesus is head - Mt 16: 18-20
      b. Elders lead local congregation - I Tim 3
      c. Deacons serve the congregation - Acts 6 : 1-7 , I Tim 3
      d. Preachers and Teachers share God's word - Acts 20:28 , Acts 8:4
      e. Other members are to work - Acts 8:4
      f.  Congregations are independent
   ii. Roles of Church
      a. Teach word - Acts 8:4
      b. Fellowship - Acts 2: 42
      c. Benevolence - Mt 25 , Acts 6: 1-7
   iii. Worship Of The Church
      a. Lord's Supper - Acts 20:7
      b. Preaching - Acts 20:7
      c. Prayer - 1 Thess. 5:17
      d. Singing - Col 3:16 , Eph 5:19
      e. Giving - I Cor. 16
      g. Faithful in attendance - Heb 10: 23-25

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Welcome to new members, JOE AND LESLIE JONES-TAYLOR, who live in Oceanside . Joe and Leslie are newlyweds, they were married Oct 10, 2007 and will make Melrose their new Church Home.

Please be back with us at 6 PM tonight to hear a message from Tyrone Ash.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY . We'll will continue the Study of Romans this week. We will be studying Lesson 2. Great Video, followed by discussion.