The Assembly of the Saints Lesson 4 – Should Woman Speak in the Assembly?

The Assembly of the The Assembly of the SaintsSaints

Lesson 4 – Should Lesson 4 – Should Woman Speak in the Woman Speak in the

Assembly?Assembly?

The plan of God does not change with The plan of God does not change with worldly culture.worldly culture.

• We serve a God who has a plan to make We serve a God who has a plan to make us like Him. us like Him. (Rom 8:29)(Rom 8:29)


• Romans 8:29Romans 8:29 - For whom He foreknew, - For whom He foreknew, He also predestined He also predestined to be to be conformed to conformed to the image of His Sonthe image of His Son, that He might be the , that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.firstborn among many brethren.


• Men who do not completely submit to God Men who do not completely submit to God will rebel at His ways.will rebel at His ways.

• The question we are considering will be a The question we are considering will be a major test for this generation.major test for this generation.

• The battleground is found in how we view The battleground is found in how we view and interpret the scriptures. We can learn and interpret the scriptures. We can learn how to do this from Jesus and the how to do this from Jesus and the apostles. apostles. (Eph 2:20; 1 Cor 14:37)(Eph 2:20; 1 Cor 14:37)


• Ephesians 2:20Ephesians 2:20 - having been built on - having been built on the the foundation of the apostles and prophetsfoundation of the apostles and prophets, , Jesus Christ Himself being the chief Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornercornerstonestone,,


• 1 Corinthians 14:371 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that acknowledge that the things which I write the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lordto you are the commandments of the Lord..


• The way we handle this question will The way we handle this question will determine how we handle all questions determine how we handle all questions concerning the Bible.concerning the Bible.

• To the man who opens his Bible with the To the man who opens his Bible with the desire to find the doctrine that comes desire to find the doctrine that comes from God, I believe it is easy to from God, I believe it is easy to understand. understand. (Jn 7:17)(Jn 7:17)


• John 7:17John 7:17 - "If anyone wants to do His - "If anyone wants to do His will, will, he shall know concerning the doctrinehe shall know concerning the doctrine, , whether whether it is from Godit is from God or or whether whether I speak I speak on My own on My own authorityauthority..


• When you approach it from feeding on When you approach it from feeding on human wisdom and the desire to please human wisdom and the desire to please men, then you enter a world of confusion, men, then you enter a world of confusion, bitterness and dishonesty. bitterness and dishonesty. (Gal 1:10)(Gal 1:10)


• Galatians 1:10Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade - For do I now persuade men, or Godmen, or God? Or ? Or do I seek to please mendo I seek to please men? ? For if I still pleased men, For if I still pleased men, I would not be a I would not be a bondservant of Christbondservant of Christ..

What instructions are given What instructions are given concerning the assembly?concerning the assembly?

• We have specific instructions delivered by We have specific instructions delivered by the apostle Paul. the apostle Paul. (1 Cor 14:33-38)(1 Cor 14:33-38)


• 1 Corinthians 14:33-371 Corinthians 14:33-37 - For God is not - For God is not the author the author of confusion but of peace, of confusion but of peace, as in as in all the churches of the saintsall the churches of the saints. 34 Let . 34 Let your your women keep silent in the churcheswomen keep silent in the churches, for they , for they are not permitted to speakare not permitted to speak; but ; but they are they are to to be submissivebe submissive, as , as the law also saysthe law also says. 35 . 35 And if they want to learn something, let And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for them ask their own husbands at home; for it it is shameful for women to speak in churchis shameful for women to speak in church. .


• 36 Or did the word of God 36 Or did the word of God come come originally originally from youfrom you? Or ? Or was it was it you only that it you only that it reachedreached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to ? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that acknowledge that the things which I write the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lordto you are the commandments of the Lord. . 38 But if anyone is ignorant, 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be let him be ignorantignorant..


• Paul’s instruction concerning women Paul’s instruction concerning women comes in the midst of instructions about comes in the midst of instructions about the overall conduct of the the overall conduct of the assembly. assembly. (1 Cor 14:40)(1 Cor 14:40)


• 1 Corinthians 14:401 Corinthians 14:40 - Let all things be - Let all things be done decently and in order.done decently and in order.


• Paul makes it very clear that what he is Paul makes it very clear that what he is teaching is what is taught everywhere, teaching is what is taught everywhere, “in all the churches of the saints” and “in “in all the churches of the saints” and “in the churches.” the churches.” (1 Cor 14:33-34)(1 Cor 14:33-34)

• These are unquestionably “the These are unquestionably “the commandments of the Lord” for all time!commandments of the Lord” for all time!

• How do we understand and apply this How do we understand and apply this passage?passage?


• Women are not to address the assembly. Women are not to address the assembly. The speaking is The speaking is defined by thedefined by the contextcontext. . Men also were not to address the Men also were not to address the assembly and “keep silent” in certain assembly and “keep silent” in certain circumstances. circumstances. (1 Cor 14:28, 30)(1 Cor 14:28, 30)


• 1 Corinthians 14:281 Corinthians 14:28 - But if there is no - But if there is no interpreter, interpreter, let him keep silent in churchlet him keep silent in church, , and let him speak to himself and to God.and let him speak to himself and to God.


• 1 Corinthians 14:301 Corinthians 14:30 - But if - But if anything anything is is revealed to another who sits by, revealed to another who sits by, let the let the first keep silentfirst keep silent..


• While spiritual gifts are practiced in this While spiritual gifts are practiced in this assembly, the principles would also assembly, the principles would also apply when the same action is accomplished apply when the same action is accomplished through a study of God’s word.through a study of God’s word.

• This was for all women and not just married This was for all women and not just married women. These are broad statements: “Let women. These are broad statements: “Let your women keep silent” and “it is shameful your women keep silent” and “it is shameful for women to speak in church.”for women to speak in church.”


• The option of asking husbands at home shows The option of asking husbands at home shows the alternative to asking a question in the the alternative to asking a question in the assembly. assembly.

• The path for the married woman would show The path for the married woman would show ways how the unmarried woman could act. ways how the unmarried woman could act. Every group need not have specific Every group need not have specific instructions.instructions.

• This is dealing with the assembly where the This is dealing with the assembly where the whole church comes together. whole church comes together. (1 Cor 14:23)(1 Cor 14:23)


• 1 Corinthians 14:231 Corinthians 14:23 - Therefore if - Therefore if the the whole church comes together in one whole church comes together in one placeplace, and all speak with tongues, and , and all speak with tongues, and there come in there come in those who are those who are uninformed uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?are out of your mind?


• There are other circumstances where There are other circumstances where woman can freely speak! woman can freely speak! (Acts 18:26; 21:9)(Acts 18:26; 21:9)


• Acts 18:26Acts 18:26 - So he began to speak boldly - So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When in the synagogue. When Aquila and Aquila and PriscillaPriscilla heard him, they took him aside heard him, they took him aside and and explained to him the way of God more explained to him the way of God more accuratelyaccurately..


• Acts 21:9Acts 21:9 - Now this man had four virgin - Now this man had four virgin daughtersdaughters who prophesied who prophesied..


• There are some things a woman could There are some things a woman could never do because of additional passages. never do because of additional passages. We need to look more deeply at the We need to look more deeply at the broader role of women as it relates to broader role of women as it relates to submission in both Old and New submission in both Old and New Testament. Testament.


• Questions to considerQuestions to consider• 1. How can we know what the will of God is 1. How can we know what the will of God is

on the role of women?on the role of women?• 2. What keeps people from an honest 2. What keeps people from an honest

interpretation of the Bible?interpretation of the Bible?• 3. Do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Cor 3. Do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Cor

14:33-37 only deal with Cornith and not 14:33-37 only deal with Cornith and not other churches? If other churches then other churches? If other churches then which ones? which ones?


• 4. What does silence mean in this 4. What does silence mean in this context? Does this mean one cannot sing?context? Does this mean one cannot sing?

• 5. Is this addressing just married women? 5. Is this addressing just married women? If so, does that mean single women could If so, does that mean single women could address the assembly? address the assembly?

• 6. Do these restrictions apply outside the 6. Do these restrictions apply outside the assembly?assembly?

Why is women’s role different than men?Why is women’s role different than men?

• Paul points back to the law and to Paul points back to the law and to creation. creation. (1 Cor 11:2-12)(1 Cor 11:2-12)


• 1 Corinthians 11:2-121 Corinthians 11:2-12 - Now I praise you, - Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I things and keep the traditions just as I delivered delivered them them to you. 3 But I want you to to you. 3 But I want you to know that know that the head of every manthe head of every man is Christ, is Christ, the head of woman the head of woman is is manman, and the head , and the head of Christ of Christ is is God. 4 Every man praying or God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having prophesying, having his his head covered, head covered, dishonors his head. dishonors his head.


• 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with with her her head uncovered dishonors her head, head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved. 6 For if a woman is not were shaved. 6 For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover not to cover his his head, since head, since he is the image he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of and glory of God; but woman is the glory of manman. .


• 8 For 8 For man is not from woman, but woman man is not from woman, but woman from manfrom man. 9 Nor was . 9 Nor was man created for the man created for the woman, but woman for the manwoman, but woman for the man. 10 For this . 10 For this reason the woman ought to have reason the woman ought to have a symbol of a symbol of authority on authority on her her head, head, because of the angelsbecause of the angels. . 11 Nevertheless, neither 11 Nevertheless, neither is is man independent man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, of woman, nor woman independent of man, in the Lord. 12 For as woman in the Lord. 12 For as woman came came from from man, even so man also man, even so man also comes comes through through woman; but all things are from God.woman; but all things are from God.


• The trust of Paul’s teaching is about The trust of Paul’s teaching is about subjection.subjection.

• This covers all men and all women, not This covers all men and all women, not just those who are married.just those who are married.

• The reasons for this deal with creation and The reasons for this deal with creation and not with culture.not with culture.


• 1. The “glory” in creation. 1. The “glory” in creation. (1 Cor 11:7)(1 Cor 11:7)

• 2. Woman was created from man. 2. Woman was created from man. (1 Cor 11:8)(1 Cor 11:8)

• 3. Woman was created for man. 3. Woman was created for man. (1 Cor 11:9)(1 Cor 11:9)

• 4. Angels from creation also had to learn 4. Angels from creation also had to learn subjection. subjection. (1 Cor 11:10)(1 Cor 11:10)


• Women also were to be in subjection in all Women also were to be in subjection in all her teaching. her teaching. (1 Tim 2:8-15)(1 Tim 2:8-15)


• 1 Timothy 2:8-151 Timothy 2:8-15 - I desire therefore that - I desire therefore that the the men pray everywheremen pray everywhere, lifting up holy , lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. godliness, with good works.


• 11 Let a woman 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all learn in silence with all submissionsubmission. 12 And I do not permit a woman . 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a manto teach or to have authority over a man, but , but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 15 Nevertheless she will into transgression. 15 Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.


• We could add one more reason for We could add one more reason for subjection; the first sin was committed by subjection; the first sin was committed by Eve. Eve. (1 Tim 2:14)(1 Tim 2:14)


• ““All submission” denotes a broad All submission” denotes a broad application and not just to marriage.application and not just to marriage.

• The silence here denotes a spirit and The silence here denotes a spirit and never is an absolute silence. never is an absolute silence. hesuchiahesuchia - - AV - silent 3, quietness 1; 4 - 1) quietness AV - silent 3, quietness 1; 4 - 1) quietness 1a) description of the life of one who 1a) description of the life of one who stays at home doing his own work, and stays at home doing his own work, and does not officiously meddle with the does not officiously meddle with the affairs of others 2) silence affairs of others 2) silence


• In the Old Testament we also see In the Old Testament we also see women’s role different than men’s. women’s role different than men’s.


• Questions to considerQuestions to consider

• 1. Why does Paul’s appeal to creation 1. Why does Paul’s appeal to creation show that this was not just a cultural show that this was not just a cultural restriction based on 1st century culture?restriction based on 1st century culture?

• 2. Give the events of creation and Adam 2. Give the events of creation and Adam and Eve that subjection is based on.and Eve that subjection is based on.3. Does 1 Cor 11 only deal with wives or is 3. Does 1 Cor 11 only deal with wives or is broader to all women?broader to all women?


• 4. What additional instructions concerning 4. What additional instructions concerning the role of women doe we find in 1 Tim 2?the role of women doe we find in 1 Tim 2?

• 5. How could a woman have authority over 5. How could a woman have authority over a man?a man?

• 6. Was the New Testament a complete 6. Was the New Testament a complete revelation? What are the implications of revelation? What are the implications of this truth?this truth?

God has made us with social needs.God has made us with social needs.

• Proverbs 13:19-20Proverbs 13:19-20 - A desire - A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. an abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He 20 He who walks with wise who walks with wise men men will be will be wisewise, But , But the companion of fools will be the companion of fools will be destroyeddestroyed. .


• God has always provided times of God has always provided times of assembly and collective assemblies for assembly and collective assemblies for His people.His people.

• Under the Old Covenant there was an Under the Old Covenant there was an exclusive nation (Israel in contrast with exclusive nation (Israel in contrast with the Gentiles or nations), a common place the Gentiles or nations), a common place of worship (the temple), and various of worship (the temple), and various collective events (feast days and called collective events (feast days and called assemblies).assemblies).


• There were priests and elders who were to There were priests and elders who were to instruct the people. Staying true to the instruct the people. Staying true to the covenant was imperative. covenant was imperative. (Deut 27:9-10)(Deut 27:9-10)


• Deuteronomy 27:9-10Deuteronomy 27:9-10 - Then - Then Moses and Moses and the priests, the Levitesthe priests, the Levites, spoke to all Israel, , spoke to all Israel, saying, "Take heed and listen, O Israel: saying, "Take heed and listen, O Israel: This day you have become the people of This day you have become the people of the LORD your God. 10 "Therefore you the LORD your God. 10 "Therefore you shall obey the voice of the LORD your shall obey the voice of the LORD your God, and God, and observe His commandments observe His commandments and His statutes which I command you and His statutes which I command you todaytoday."."


• These provisions provided needed These provisions provided needed teaching and association for God’s people. teaching and association for God’s people.

• What provisions does God give His people What provisions does God give His people in the new covenant?in the new covenant?

God makes provisions for His people, the God makes provisions for His people, the churchchurch

• The people of God are called the body of The people of God are called the body of Christ which is also called the church. Christ which is also called the church. (Eph 1:22-23)(Eph 1:22-23)


• Ephesians 1:22-23Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all - And He put all things things under His feet, and under His feet, and gave Him gave Him to be to be headhead over all over all things things to the churchto the church, 23 , 23 which is His bodywhich is His body, the fullness of Him who , the fullness of Him who fills all in all.fills all in all.


• The submission to the direction (authority) The submission to the direction (authority) of the Lord is so complete that the of the Lord is so complete that the relationship is likened to the head of a relationship is likened to the head of a man that controls every part.man that controls every part.

• What is the meaning of the word “church” What is the meaning of the word “church” in the New Testament?in the New Testament?


• Church - Church - (1) in a general sense, as a (1) in a general sense, as a gathering of citizens gathering of citizens assembly, meeting assembly, meeting (AC 19.32); ….(3) as the assembled (AC 19.32); ….(3) as the assembled Christian community Christian community church, congregation, church, congregation, meeting meeting (RO 16.5); (4) as the totality of (RO 16.5); (4) as the totality of Christians living in one place Christians living in one place church church (AC (AC 8.1); (5) as the universal body of believers 8.1); (5) as the universal body of believers church church (EP 1.22)(EP 1.22)


• It is important to let the context of a It is important to let the context of a passage determine the meaning of the passage determine the meaning of the word in that passage! When you hear the word in that passage! When you hear the word “church” you should think of people. word “church” you should think of people. It can mean a gathering of unbelievers! It can mean a gathering of unbelievers! (Acts 19:32)(Acts 19:32)


• Acts 19:32Acts 19:32 - Some therefore cried one - Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for thing and some another, for the assemblythe assembly was confused, and most of them did not was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together.know why they had come together.


• There are three primary meanings of There are three primary meanings of “church” when speaking of God’s people.“church” when speaking of God’s people.

• The relationship of every Christian to the The relationship of every Christian to the Lord. Lord. (Mt 16:18; Eph 4:4)(Mt 16:18; Eph 4:4)


• Matthew 16:18Matthew 16:18 - "And I also say to you - "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock that you are Peter, and on this rock I will I will build My churchbuild My church, and the gates of Hades , and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.shall not prevail against it.


• Ephesians 4:4Ephesians 4:4 - - There is There is one bodyone body and and one Spirit, just as you were called in one one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;hope of your calling;


• Christians in a specific location that are Christians in a specific location that are described as an identifiable flock under described as an identifiable flock under identifiable shepherds. We commonly call identifiable shepherds. We commonly call this a “local church.” this a “local church.” (1 Pt 5:1-3; Phil 1:1; Acts 14:23)(1 Pt 5:1-3; Phil 1:1; Acts 14:23)


• 1 Peter 5:1-31 Peter 5:1-3 - The - The elderselders who are among who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among Shepherd the flock of God which is among youyou, serving as overseers, not by compulsion , serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those over those entrusted to youentrusted to you, but being examples to the , but being examples to the flock;flock;


• Philippians 1:1Philippians 1:1 - - Paul and Timothy, Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishopswith the bishops and deacons: and deacons:


• Acts 14:23Acts 14:23 - So when - So when they had appointed they had appointed elderselders in every church in every church, and prayed with , and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.in whom they had believed.


• It can men an assembly of the local It can men an assembly of the local church. church. (1 Cor 14:23, 34-35)(1 Cor 14:23, 34-35)


• 1 Corinthians 14:33-351 Corinthians 14:33-35 - For God is not - For God is not the the author author of confusion but of peace, as in all the of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churcheskeep silent in the churches, for they are not , for they are not permitted to speak; but permitted to speak; but they are they are to be to be submissive, as the law also says. submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church


• QuestionsQuestions• 1. Why do we need to have relationships 1. Why do we need to have relationships

with other Christians?with other Christians?• 2. What is the root meaning of the word 2. What is the root meaning of the word

“church”?“church”?• 3. Should local churches exist? Prove it 3. Should local churches exist? Prove it

from scripture.from scripture.• 4. What are the three primary meanings of 4. What are the three primary meanings of

the word “church” in the N.T.?the word “church” in the N.T.?


• 5. May a Christian chose not to be a part 5. May a Christian chose not to be a part of a local church and still please God? of a local church and still please God? Explain your answer!Explain your answer!

What does a local church do?What does a local church do?

• What did God provide for the 1st What did God provide for the 1st Christians in Jerusalem? Christians in Jerusalem? (Acts 2:42)(Acts 2:42)


• Acts 2:42Acts 2:42 - And they continued steadfastly - And they continued steadfastly in the in the apostles' doctrineapostles' doctrine and and fellowshipfellowship, in , in the breaking of breadthe breaking of bread, and , and in prayersin prayers..


• From the very beginning God had a plan From the very beginning God had a plan to build His people up.to build His people up.

• The zeal and faith of men converted to the The zeal and faith of men converted to the Lord made it natural that they seek one Lord made it natural that they seek one another’s company in their everyday lives. another’s company in their everyday lives. (Acts 2:44-47)(Acts 2:44-47)


• Acts 2:44-47Acts 2:44-47 - Now - Now all who believed were all who believed were togethertogether, and had all things in common, 45 , and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the with one accord in the templetemple, and , and breaking bread from house to breaking bread from house to househouse, they , they ate their foodate their food with gladness and with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.the church daily those who were being saved.


• There is a collective work and There is a collective work and responsibility in a local church and an responsibility in a local church and an individual responsibility. individual responsibility. (1 Tim 5:16)(1 Tim 5:16)


• 1 Timothy 5:161 Timothy 5:16 - If any believing man or - If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, woman has widows, let them relieve them, and and do not let the church be burdeneddo not let the church be burdened, , that it may relieve those who are really that it may relieve those who are really widows. widows.


• What instructions did God give the elders What instructions did God give the elders of local churches? of local churches? (Acts 20:28-32)(Acts 20:28-32)


• Acts 20:28-32Acts 20:28-32 - " - "Therefore takeTherefore take heed to heed to yourselves and yourselves and to all the flockto all the flock, among , among which the Holy Spirit has made you which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, overseers, to shepherd the church of Godto shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. which He purchased with His own blood. 29 "For I know this, that after my departure 29 "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. not sparing the flock.


• 30 "Also from among yourselves men will rise 30 "Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 "the disciples after themselves. 31 "Therefore Therefore watchwatch, and remember that for three years I , and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. 32 "So now, brethren, with tears. 32 "So now, brethren, I commend I commend you to God and to the word of His graceyou to God and to the word of His grace, , which is able to build you up and give you an which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are inheritance among all those who are sanctified.sanctified.


• The elders were to be careful to feed the The elders were to be careful to feed the flock the pure word of God.flock the pure word of God.

• They were also to “watch” for dangers that They were also to “watch” for dangers that would come!would come!

• Elders were to ultimately submit to the Elders were to ultimately submit to the Chief Shepherd. They were to do this Chief Shepherd. They were to do this through teaching the apostles doctrine! through teaching the apostles doctrine!

(1 Cor 14:37; 11:2; Jn 16:13)(1 Cor 14:37; 11:2; Jn 16:13)


• 1 Corinthians 14:371 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that acknowledge that the things which I write the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lordto you are the commandments of the Lord..


• The elders taught the members in various The elders taught the members in various ways.ways.

• The elders did call some together to give The elders did call some together to give instruction. instruction. (Acts 21:18-19)(Acts 21:18-19)


• Acts 21:18-19Acts 21:18-19 - On the following - On the following day day Paul Paul went in with us to James, and all the went in with us to James, and all the elderselders were present were present. 19 When he had . 19 When he had greeted them, he told in detail those things greeted them, he told in detail those things which God had done among the Gentiles which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.through his ministry.


• The general instruction to teach could The general instruction to teach could include various arrangements such as include various arrangements such as Bible classes. Bible classes.

• There was a required assembly where the There was a required assembly where the whole church was to assemble. whole church was to assemble. (1 Cor 11:17-18, 33; 14:23; 16:1-2)(1 Cor 11:17-18, 33; 14:23; 16:1-2)


• 1 Corinthians 11:17-181 Corinthians 11:17-18 - Now in giving - Now in giving these instructions I do not praise these instructions I do not praise you, you, since you come togethersince you come together not for the better not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when you come together as a churchyou come together as a church, I hear that , I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.I believe it.


• 1 Corinthians 11:331 Corinthians 11:33 - Therefore, my - Therefore, my brethren, brethren, when you come togetherwhen you come together to eat, to eat, wait for one another.wait for one another.


• 1 Corinthians 16:1-21 Corinthians 16:1-2 - - Now concerning Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 you must do also: 2 On the first On the first day day of the of the weekweek let each one of you lay something let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, aside, storing up as he may prosper, that that there be no collections when I comethere be no collections when I come..


• QuestionsQuestions

• 1. What did the Apostles instill in every 1. What did the Apostles instill in every Christian after their baptism in Acts 2:42? Christian after their baptism in Acts 2:42? What do each of these things mean? What do each of these things mean?


• Acts 2:42Acts 2:42 - And they continued - And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.prayers.


• 2. What things did the Lord command that 2. What things did the Lord command that require the participation of other Christians?require the participation of other Christians?

• 3. Is the work of the Lord exclusively 3. Is the work of the Lord exclusively accomplished through the collective actions accomplished through the collective actions of Christians? What responsibilities does a of Christians? What responsibilities does a Christian have that a local church does not?Christian have that a local church does not?

• 4. What is the primary function of a local 4. What is the primary function of a local church? How do we know this?church? How do we know this?


• 5. How is a local church to carry out the 5. How is a local church to carry out the work of building up its members? What work of building up its members? What things fall under general authority things fall under general authority (expediency) and what things are (expediency) and what things are specified?specified?

• 6. May a church arrange Bible classes for 6. May a church arrange Bible classes for its members in addition to the single its members in addition to the single assembly of the whole church?assembly of the whole church?

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