Men have abused the Church▪Political power▪Material gain▪Feel better

The Church is a spiritual institutionWith spiritual work

▪Authority from heaven▪Soul-saving “business”▪Light to the world

Duty to teach the lost, Mk. 16:15, 16▪Sound out the word, 1 Thes. 1:6-10

∙Locally∙Regionally∙Internationally

Duty to teach the lost, Mk. 16:15, 16▪Support teachers, Phil. 4:15-17

∙New areas of US∙New areas oversees∙Direct support

Edify the saints▪Shepherds feed the flock, Acts 20:28▪Each member, Eph. 4:11-16

Various tools can be used to teach▪Assemblies▪Bible classes▪Bulletin▪Internet▪Materials▪Gospel meetings▪Debates▪Support of men

Cannot violate Bible authority▪Missionary society▪Start construction company▪Build publishing company▪Purchase an airline▪Host pizza parties▪Offer AA classes▪Put on plays

Authorized to help in emergencies▪Jerusalem, Acts 2:44, 45; 4:32-37▪Judea, Acts 11:27-30; Rom. 15:25-28

Some on-going assistance,1 Tim. 5:3-16

▪Responsibility of home first▪Certain criteria▪Refuse some▪Church not responsible for any & all

Cannot violate Bible authority▪Establish an orphan home▪Sustain a rest home▪Purchase a food company▪Put individual duties on church, Jas. 1:27

Men have abused the Church▪Political power▪Material gain▪Feel better

The Church is a spiritual institutionWith spiritual work

▪Authority from heaven▪Soul-saving “business”▪Light to the world