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1 | Is the structure of the church biblical? | NT general Archive 1 | Phillip | 12462 | ||
Is the current structure of the church biblical? More specifically, is the one pastor/leader design correct? Is tithing a new testament obligation/command? Should buildings be erected to house congregations? Are we to go to church or be the church? Should worship be the main focus of the church? Phillip |
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2 | Is the structure of the church biblical? | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 12463 | ||
Greetings Phillip! My answers to your questions would be: 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) No 4) Doesn't matter 5) Both 6) Yes and No Let me exand upon these short answers. 1) The Bible doesn't really give us a manual on how the church should be structured. However, the structure that we have definitely seems compatible with what the Bible does say. 2) Paul frequently appointed a "pastor" over each church that he founded. They called them "bishops or shepherds," but they seem to have served pretty much the same purpose as the modern pastor. 3) Tithing is never commanded in the New Testament, so I don't treat it as an obligation. However, giving is commanded. Since tithing is an excellent way to give, I encourage the practice. 4) Since we are the church, it doesn't matter if we meet in buildings, tents, or caves. As long as we meet. However, buildings are much easier to heat. 5) We are to both assemble together and be the church. They go hand in hand. 6) Most of the ancient creeds say that the "chief end of man is to glorify God." Worship of our God must be a high priority. However, one could also make the case that this is best accomplished by fulfilling the Great Commission and making disciples. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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