What is church autonomy? Why is it important? What is its function? And what might be some malfunctions or abuses of it? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Part 6 of 6 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord’s church is distinct in her organization. What does the Bible say about how the church is organized? Is the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church scriptural? What about the various organizations …
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The topic of fellowship is included in our joy as Christians – having fellowship with God now, and having that fellowship consummated in eternity. For this reason, all that surrounds the topic, both the positive and the negative, is vital. Consideration of our fellowship with God, and fellowship with those of “like precious faith” (2 …
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