All Christians Should Be As Missionaries

All Christians Should Be As Missionaries

After the example of Christ Act 10:38;

Women and children as well as men Psa 8:2; Pro 31:26; Mat 21:15; Mat 21:16; Phi 4:3; 1Ti 5:10; Tit 2:3-5; 1Pe 3:1;

The zeal of idolaters should provoke to Jer 7:18;

The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to Mat 23:15;

An imperative duty Jdg 5:23; Luk 19:40;

The principle on which 2Co 5:14; 2Co 5:15;

However weak they may be 1Co 1:27;

From their calling as believers Exo 19:6; 1Pe 2:9;

As faithful stewards 1Pe 4:10; 1Pe 4:11;

In youth Psa 71:17; Psa 148:12; Psa 148:13;

In old age Deu 32:7; Psa 71:18;

In the family Deu 6:7; Psa 78:5-8; Isa 38:19; 1Co 7:16;

In their intercourse with the world Mat 5:16; Phi 2:15; Phi 2:16; 1Pe 2:12;

In first giving their own selves to the Lord 2Co 8:5;

In declaring what God has done for them Psa 66:16; 116:16-19;

In hating life for Christ Luk 14:26;

In openly confessing Christ Mat 10:32;

In following Christ Luk 14:27; Luk 18:22;

In preferring Christ above all relations Luk 14:26; 1Co 2:2;

In joyfully suffering for Christ Heb 10:34;

In forsaking all for Christ Luk 5:11;

In a holy example Mat 5:16; Phi 2:15; 1Th 1:7;

In holy conduct 1Pe 2:12;

In holy boldness Psa 119:46;

In dedicating themselves to the service of God Jos 24:15; Psa 27:4;

In devoting all property to God 1Ch 29:2; 1Ch 29:3; 1Ch 29:14; 1Ch 29:16; Ecc 11:1; Mat 6:19; Mat 6:20; Mar 12:44; Luk 12:33; Luk 18:22; Luk 18:28; Act 2:45; Act 4:32-34;

In holy conservation Psa 37:30; Pro 10:31; Pro 15:7; Eph 4:29; Col 4:6;

In talking of God and his works Psa 71:24; Psa 77:12; Psa 119:27; Psa 145:11; Psa 145:12;

In showing forth God's praises Isa 43:21;

In inviting forth God's praises Isa 43:21;

In inviting others to embrace the gospel Psa 34:8; Isa 2:3; Joh 1:46; Joh 4:29;

In seeking the edification of others Rom 14:19; Rom 15:2; 1Th 5:11;

In admonishing others 1Th 5:14; 2Th 3:15;

In reproving others Lev 19:17; Eph 5:11;

In teaching and exhorting Psa 34:11; Psa 51:13; Col 3:16; Heb 3:13; Heb 10:25;

In interceding for others Col 4:3; Heb 13:18; Jam 5:16;

In aiding ministers in their labors Rom 16:3; Rom 16:9; 2Co 11:9; Phi 4:14-16; 3Jo 1:6;

In giving a reason for their faith Exo 12:26; Exo 12:27; Deu 6:20; Deu 6:21; 1Pe 3:15;

In encouraging the weak Isa 35:3; Isa 35:4; Rom 14:1; Rom 15:1; 1Th 5:14;

In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c Lev 25:35; Psa 112:9; 2Co 9:9; Mat 25:36; Act 20:35; Jam 1:27;

With a willing heart Exo 35:29; 1Ch 29:9; 1Ch 29:14;

With a superabundant liberality Exo 36:5-7; 2Co 8:3;

Encouragement to Pro 11:25; Pro 11:30; 1Co 1:27; Jam 5:19; Jam 5:20;

Blessedness of Dan 12:3;

Illustrated Mat 25:14; Luk 19:13;

Exemplified

Hannah 1Sa 2:1-10;

Captive maid 2Ki 5:3;

Chief of the Fathers, &c Ezr 1:5;

Shadrach, &c Dan 3:16-18;

Restored demoniac Mar 5:20;

Shepherds Luk 2:17;

Anna Luk 2:38;

Joanna, &c Luk 8:3;

Leper Luk 17:15;

Disciples Luk 19:37; Luk 19:38;

Centurion Luk 23:47;

Andrew Joh 1:41; Joh 1:42;

Philip Joh 1:46;

Woman of Samaria Joh 4:29;

Barnabas Act 4:36; Act 4:37;

Persecuted Believers Act 8:4; Act 11:19; Act 11:20;

Apollos Act 18:25;

Aquila, &c Act 18:26;

Various individuals Rom 16:1-27;

Onesiphorus 2Ti 1:16;

Philemon Phm 1:1-6;

Lord's Supper

Lord's Supper

Prefigured Exodus 12:21-28; 1 Cor 5:7-8;

Instituted Matthew 26:26; 1 Cor 11:23;

Purpose and character of Matthew 26:27; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 10:16; 11:24, 26;

Qualifications to partake of 1 Cor 5:7-8; 10:21; 11:28, 31;

Was continually observed by the early church Acts 2:42; 20:7;

Unworthy partakes of

Are guilty concerning the body and blood of Christ 1 Cor 11:27;

Eats and drinks judgment on himself 1 Cor 11:29;

Are visited with judgments 1 Cor 11:30;

Fellowship of Believers

Fellowship of Believers

God's will Matt 18:20; John 17:20-21

Occurs

With God 1 John 1:3;

With believers in heaven Hebrews 12:22-24;

With each other Gal 2:9; 1 John 1:3, 7;

In public and social worship Acts 1:14; Hebrews 10:25;

In the Lord's Supper 1 Cor 10:17;

In prayer for each other 2 Cor 1:11; Eph 6:18;

In exhortation Col 3:16; Hebrews 10:25;

In mutual comfort and edification 1 Thess 4:18; 5:11;

In mutual sympathy and kindness Romans 12:15; Eph 4:32;

In mutual love and concern 1 Cor 12:26-27;

In mutual submission Eph 5:21;

In mutual sharing of life Philem 6;

The delight of Romans 15:32;

Exhortation to Eph 4:1-3;

Opposed to communion with the wicked 2 Cor 6:14-17; Eph 5:11;

Exemplified by

The apostles Acts 1:14;

The local church Acts 2:42; 5:12;

Paul Acts 20:36-38;

Exemplified by:

Solomon 1Kiings 11:1-8

Rehoboam 1Kings 12:8-9

Jehoshaphat 2Chr 18:3; 2Chr 19:2; 2Chr 20:35-37

Jehoram 2Chr 21:6

Ahaziah 2Chr 22:3-5

Israelites Ezr 9:1-2

Israel Ezek 44:7

Judas Iscariot Mat 26:14-16

Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked:

Man of God 1Kings 13:7-10

Nehemiah Neh 6:2-4; Neh 10:29-31

David Psa 101:4-7; Psa 119:115

Jeremiah Jer 15:17

Joseph, of Arimathaea Luk 23:51

Church of Ephesus Rev 2:6

Excellency And Glory Of The Church

Excellency And Glory Of The Church

Derived from God Isa 28:5;

Derived from Christ Isa 60:1; Luk 2:34;

Result from the favor of God Isa 43:4;

God delights in Psa 45:11; Isa 62:3-5;

Believers delight in Isa 66:11;

CONSIST IN ITS

Being the seat of God's worship Psa 96:6;

Being the temple of God 1Cor 3:16; 1Cor 3:17; Eph 2:21; Eph 2:22;

Being the body of Christ Eph 1:22; Eph 1:23;

Being the bride of Christ Psa 45:13; Psa 45:14; Rev 19:7; Rev 19:8; Rev 21:2;

Being established Psa 48:8; Isa 33:20;

Eminent position Psa 48:2; Isa 2:2;

Graces of character Son 2:14;

Perfection of beauty Psa 50:2;

Members being righteous Isa 60:21; Rev 19:8;

Strength and defense Psa 48:12; Psa 48:13;

Sanctification Eph 5:26; Eph 5:27;

Augmented by increase of its members Isa 49:18; Isa 60:4-14;

Are abundant Isa 66:11;

Sin obscures Lam 2:14; Lam 2:15;

Divisions in the Church

Divisions in the Church

Forbidden in the church 1Cor 1:10;

Condemned in the church 1Cor 1:11-13; 1Cor 11:18;

Unbecoming in the church 1Cor 12:24; 1Cor 12:25;

ARE CONTRARY TO THE

Unity of Christ 1Cor 1:13; 1Cor 12:13;

Desire of Christ John 17:21-23;

Purpose of Christ John 10:16;

Spirit of the church 1Cor 11:16;

Are proof of a carnal spirit 1Cor 3:3;

Avoid those who cause Rom 16:17;

Evil of, illustrated Matt 12:25;

Church Leaders

Church Leaders

Called by God Exo 28:1; Heb 5:4;

Qualified by God Isa 6:5-7; 2Cor 3:5; 2Cor 3:6;

Commissioned by Christ Matt 28:19;

Sent by the Holy Spirit Acts 13:2; Acts 13:4;

Have authority from God 2Cor 10:8; 13:10;

Authority of, is for edification 2Cor 10:8; 2Cor 13:10;

Separated to the gospel Rom 1:1;

Entrusted with the gospel 1Thess 2:4;

DESCRIBED AS

Ambassadors for Christ 2Cor 5:20;

Ministers of Christ 1Cor 4:1;

Stewards of the mysteries of God 1Cor 4:1;

Defenders of the faith Php 1:7;

The servants of Christ's people 2Cor 4:5;

Specially protected by God 2Cor 1:10;

Necessity for Mat 9:37; Mat 9:38; Rom 10:14;

Excellency of Rom 10:15;

Labors of, vain, without God's blessing 1Cor 3:7; 15:10;

Compared to earthen vessels 2Cor 4:7;

SHOULD BE

Pure Isa 52:11; 1Tim 3:9;

Holy Exo 28:36; Lev 21:6; Tit 1:8;

Humble Acts 20:19;

Patient 2Cor 6:4; 2Tim 2:24;

Blameless 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:7;

Willing Isa 6:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Disinterested 2Cor 12:14; 1Thess 2:6;

Impartial 1Tim 5:21;

Gentle 1Thess 2:7; 2Tim 2:24;

Devoted Acts 20:24; Php 1:20; Php 1:21;

Strong in grace 2Tim 2:1;

Self-denying 1Cor 9:27;

Sober, just, and temperate Lev 10:9; Tit 1:8;

Hospitable 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:8;

Apt to teach 1Tim 3:2; 2Tim 2:24;

Studious and meditative 1Tim 4:13; 1Tim 4:15;

Watchful 2Tim 4:5;

Prayerful Eph 3:14; Php 1:4;

Strict in ruling their own families 1Tim 3:4; 1Tim 3:12;

Affectionate to their people Phi 1:7; 1Th 2:8; 1Th 2:11;

Ensample to the flock Phi 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Tim 4:12; 1Pet 5:3;

SHOULD NOT BE

Lords over God's heritage 1Pet 5:3;

Greedy of filthy lucre Acts 20:33; 1Tim 3:3; 1Tim 3:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Contentious 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Crafty 2Cor 4:2;

Men-pleasers Gal 1:10; 1Th 2:4;

Easily dispirited 2Cor 4:8; 2Cor 4:9; 2Cor 6:10;

Entangled by cares Luke 9:60; 2Tim 2:4;

Given to wine 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Should seek the salvation of their flock 1Cor 10:33;

Should avoid giving unnecessary offense 1Cor 10:32; 1Cor10:33; 2Cor 6:3;

Should make full proof of their ministry 2Tim 4:5;

ARE BOUND TO

Preach the gospel to all Mar 16:16; 1Cor 1:17;

Feed the Church Jer 3:15; John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28; 1Pet 5:2;

Build up the Church 2Cor 12:19; Eph 4:12;

Watch for souls Heb 13:17;

Pray for their people Joe 2:17; Col 1:9;

Strengthen the faith of their people Luk 22:32; Act 14:22;

Teach 2Ti 2:2;

Exhort Tit 1:9; Tit 2:15;

Warn affectionately Act 20:31;

Rebuke Tit 1:13; Tit 2:15;

Comfort 2Cor 1:4-6;

Convince gainsayers Tit 1:9;

War a good warfare 1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7;

Endure hardness 2Tim 2:3;

SHOULD PREACH

Christ crucified Act 8:5; Act 8:35; 1Cor 2:2;

Repentance and faith Act 20:21;

According to the oracles of God 1Pet 4:11;

Everywhere Mar 16:20; Act 8:4;

Not with enticing words of man's wisdom 1Cor 1:17; 1Cor 2:1; 1Cor 2:4;

Not setting forth themselves 2Cor 4:5;

Without deceitfulness 2Cor 2:17; 2Cor 4:2; 1Thess 2:3; 1Thess 2:5;

Fully, and without reserve Act 5:20; Act 20:20; Act 20:27; Rom 15:19;

With boldness Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mat 10:27; Mat_10:28;

With plainness of speech 2Cor 3:12;

With zeal 1Thess 2:8;

With constancy Act 6:4; 2Ti 4:2;

With consistency 2Cor 1:18; 2Cor 1:19;

With heedfulness 1Ti 4:16;

With good will and love Phi 1:15-17;

With faithfulness Eze 3:17; Eze 3:18;

Without charge, if possible 1Cor 9:18; 1Th 2:9;

Woe to those who do not preach the gospel 1Cor 9:16;

WHEN FAITHFUL

Approve themselves as the ministers of God 2Cor 6:4;

Thank God for his gifts to their people 1Cor 1:4; Phi 1:3; 1Th 3:9;

Glory in their people 2Cor 7:4;

Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people 1Th 3:6-9;

Commend themselves to the consciences of men 2Cor 4:2;

Are rewarded Mat 24:47; 1Cor 3:14; 1Cor 9:17; 1Cor 9:18; 1Pe 5:4;

WHEN UNFAITHFUL

Described Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10; Tit 1:11;

Deal treacherously with their people Joh 10:12;

Delude men Jer 6:14; Mat 15:14;

Seek gain Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3;

Shall be punished Eze 33:6-8; Mat 24:48-51;

THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO

Regard them as God's messengers 1Cor 4:1; Gal 4:14;

Not to despise them Luk 10:16; 1Ti 4:12;

Attend to their instructions Mal 2:7; Mat 23:3;

Follow their holy example 1Cor 11:1; Phi 3:17;

Imitate their faith Heb 13:7;

Hold them in reputation Phi 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17;

Love them 2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6;

Pray for them Rom 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18;

Obey them 1Cor 16:16; Heb 13:17;

Give them joy 2Cor 1:14; 2Cor 2:3;

Help them Rom 16:9; Phi 4:3;

Support them 2Chr 31:4; 1Cor 9:7-11; Gal 6:6;

Pray for the increase of Mat 9:38;

Faithful-Exemplified

The Eleven Apostles Mat 28:16-19;

The seventy Luke 10:1; Luke 10:17;

Matthias Act 1:26;

Philip Act 8:5;

Barnabas Act 11:23;

Simeon, &c Act 13:1;

Paul Act 28:31;

Tychicus Eph 6:21;

Timothy Phi 2:22;

Epaphroditus Phi 2:24;

Archippus Col 4:17;

Titus Tit 1:5;

Church Discipline

Church Discipline

Ministers authorized to establish Matt 16:19; 18:15-20;

CONSISTS IN

Maintaining sound doctrine 1Tim 1:3; Tit 1:13;

Ordering its affairs 1Cor 11:34; Tit 1:5;

Rebuking offenders 1Tim 5:20; 2Tim 4:2;

Removing obstinate offenders 1Cor 5:3-5, 13; 1Tim 1:20;

Should be submitted to Heb 13:17;

Is for edification 2Cor 10:8; 13:10;

Decency and order, the objects of 1Cor 14:40;

Exercise, in a spirit of charity 2Cor 2:6-8;

Prohibits women preaching 1Cor 14:34; 1Tim 2:12;

Worship

Worship

Of God

Defined John 4:20-24;

Corrupted 2 Kin 21:3, 21; Romans 1:25;

Elijah's object lesson in 1 Kin 18:28-29;

Of Christ by

Angels Heb 1:6;

Wise men Matthew 2:1-2, 11;

The man born blind John 9:30-39;

The disciples Matthew 28:16-17;

The heavenly choir Rev 4:10-11;

Baptism

Baptism

As administered by John Matt 3:5-12; John 3:23; Acts 13:24; 19:4;

Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it Matt 3:13-15; Luke 3:21;

Adopted by Christ John 3:22; 4:1-2;

Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16;

To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Matt 28:19;

Water, the outward and visible sign in Acts 8:36; 10:47;

Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of John 3:3, 5-6; Rom 6:3-4; 6:11;

Remission of sins, signified by Acts 2:38; 22:16;

Unity of the Church effected by 1Cor 12:13; Gal 3:27-28;

Confession of sin necessary to Matt 3:6;

Repentance necessary to Acts 2:38;

Faith necessary to Acts 8:37; 18:8;

There is but one Eph 4:5;

ADMINISTERED TO

Individuals Acts 8:38; 9:18;

Households Acts 16:15; 1Cor 1:16;

Only to professing believers Acts 2:38; Matt 3:6; 16:16; Acts 8:12, 37; 10:47-48;

Scriptures supporting infant baptism Pro 30:6;

Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in water Mat 3:16; Acts 8:38-39;

Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit Matt 3:11; Tit 3:5;

Typified 1Cor 10:2; 1Pet 3:20-21;

The Church Ecclesiology

The Church Ecclesiology

Belongs to God 1Tim 3:15;

The body of Christ Eph 1:23; Col 1:24;

Christ, the foundation-stone of 1Cor 3:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pet 2:4-5;

Christ, the head of Eph 1:22; 5:23;

Loved by Christ Son 7:10; Eph 5:25;

Purchased by the blood of Christ Act 20:28; Eph 5:25; Heb 9:12;

Sanctified and cleansed by Christ 1Cor 6:11; Eph 5:26-27;

Subject to Christ Rom 7:4; Eph 5:24;

The object of the grace of God Isa 27:3; 2Cor 8:1;

Displays the wisdom of God Eph 3:10;

Shows forth the praises of God Isa 60:6;

God defends Psa 89:18; Isa 4:5; 49:25; Matt 16:18;

God provides ministers for Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11-12;

Glory to be ascribed to God by Eph 3:21;

Elect 1Pet 5:13;

Glorious Psa 45:13; Eph 5:27;

Clothed in righteousness Rev 19:8;

Believers continually added to, by the Lord Acts 2:27; 5:14; 11:24;

Unity of Rom 12:5; 1Cor 10:17; 12:12; Gal 3:28;

Saints baptized into, by one Spirit 1Cor 12:13;

Ministers commanded to feed Acts 20:28;

Is edified by the word 1Cor 14:4; 1Cor 14:13; Eph 4:15-16;

The wicked persecute Acts 8:1-3; 1Thess 2:14-15;

Not to be despised 1Cor 11:22;

Defiling of, will be punished 1Cor 3:17;

Extent of, predicted Isa 2:2; Ezek 17:22-24; Hab 2:14; Dan 2:34-35;

The word “ecclesia” in the New Testament means either the universal church of Christ, or a local congregation.

Satan A Fallen Angel

Satan A Fallen Angel

Sinned against God 2Pet 2:4; 1John 3:8;

Cast out of heaven Luke 10:18;

Cast down to hell 2Pet 2:4; Jude 1:6;

The author of the fall Gen 3:1, 6, 14, 24;

Tempted Christ Matt 4:3-10;

Perverts the Scripture Matt 4:6; Psalm 91:11-12;

Opposes God's work Zec 3:1; 1 Thess 2:18;

Hinders the gospel Matt 13:19; 2Cor 4:4;

Works lying wonders 2Thess 2:9; Rev 16:14;

Assumes the form of an angel of light 2Cor 11:14;

THE WICKED

Are the children of Matt 13:38; Acts 13:10; 1John 3:10;

Turn aside after 1Tim 5:15;

Do the lusts of John 8:44;

Possessed by Luke 22:3; Acts 5:3; Eph 2:2;

Blinded by 2Cor 4:4;

Deceived by 1 Kings 22:21-22; Rev 20:7-8;

Ensnared by 1Tim 3:7; 2Tim 2:26;

Troubled by 1Sam 16:14;

Punished, together with Matt 25:41;

BELIEVER'S

Afflicted by, only as God permits Job 1:12; 2:4-7;

Tempted by 1Chr 21:1; 1Thess 3:5;

Sifted by Luke 22:31;

Should resist James 4:7; 1 Pet 5:9;

Should be armed against Eph 6:11-16;

Should be watchful against 2 Cor 2:11;

Overcome 1 John 2:13; Rev 12:10-11;

Shall finally triumph over Rom 16:20;

TRIUMPH OVER, BY CHRIST

Predicted Gen 3:15;

In resisting his temptations Mat 4:11;

In casting out the spirits of Luke 11:20; 13:32;

In empowering his disciples to cast out Mat 10:1; Mark 16:17;

In destroying the works of 1 John 3:8;

Completed by his death Col 2:15; Heb 2:14;

Illustrated Luke 11:21-22;

CHARACTER OF

Presumptuous Job 1:6; Matt 4:5; Matt 4:6;

Proud 1 Tim 3:6;

Powerful Eph 2:2; 6:12;

Wicked 1 John 2:13;

Malignant Job 1:9; 2:4;

Subtle Gen 3:1; 2 Cor 11:3;

Deceitful 2 Cor 11:14; Eph 6:11;

Fierce and cruel Luke 8:29; 9:39, 42; 1Pet 5:8;

Cowardly James 4:7;

The Apostasy is of 2Thess 2:9; 2Tim 4:1;

Shall be condemned at the judgment Jude 1:6; Rev 20:10;

Everlasting fire is prepared for Matt 25:41