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NASB | Acts 2:45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:45 And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need. |
Bible Question:
What is the true function of the church from a biblical perspective? By "church" I mean the place (usually a building) where we regularly meet. Is there a difference between how the church functions if one is refering to the body of Christ or if one is refering to the meeting place? What Scriptures explain why we all show up at the same time and on the same day as other believers to do the things we do? And since I'm on the subject, what IS it we do and WHY do we do it? Eagerly awaiting your answers, along with supporting chapter and verse. In Christ, Karen (Mrs Doc) |
Bible Answer: The church is to prepare herself as the Bride of Christ. To that end, she applies gifts to the building up of the body (Romans 12, 1 Cor 12, 1 Pet 4, etc.). She should wash herself in the Word, applying the Word, abiding in the Word, and being purified by the Word. The assembly of believers is for the following purposes: o Prayer, with Thanksgiving o Reading of the scriptures o Preaching and teaching o Admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs o Administration of Baptism o Administration of the Lord's Supper These are "all parts of religious worship of God, to be performed in obedience to him, with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear; moreover, solemn humiliation, with fastings, and thanksgivings, upon special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner." Psalms 95:1-7; Psalms 65:2; John 14:13, 14; Romans 8:26; 1 John 5:14; 1 Corinthians 14:16, 17; 1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 4:2; Luke 8:18; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19; Matthew 28:19, 20; 1 Corinthians 11:26; Esther 4:16; Joel 2:12; Exodus 15:1-19, Psalms 107 |
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