GOD'S PURPOSE FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH

By Edwin Jardinel

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TO CALL BELIEVERS OUT OF THIS WORLDLY SYSTEM TO SERVE GOD IN THE TRUTH

Q.1
Do Christians belong to this world? *

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
(John 17:16)

Q.2
Should Christians be conformed to the sinful ways of this world? *

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
(Romans 12:2)

Q.3
What must be the attitude of Christians toward the things and ways of this world? *

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
(1 John 2:15-16)

Q.4
Can you expect love from the world if you follow Jesus? *

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
(John 15:18-21)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO LEARN THE TRUTH

Q.5
What is the basis of the Christian's faith and doctrines? *

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Q.6
Where did Paul teach Bible doctrines most of the time? *

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
(1 Corinthians 4:17)

Q.7
What is being referred to as "The Pillar and Ground of the Truth"? *

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
(1 Timothy 3:15)

Q.8
Is there still a church that upholds right doctrines and faith existing today? *

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
(Matthew 16:18)

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
(Ephesians 3:10)

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
(Ephesians 3:21)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO UNITE IN THE TRUTH

Q.9
Is there true love if we tolerate sin and wrong practices? *

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
(1 Corinthians 13:6)

Q.10
Why should true believers unite in the truth? *

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
(Ephesians 4:4-5)

Q.11
Is unity possible if there is disagreement in the faith? *

Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
(Amos 3:3)

Q.12
Should we associate and unite with those who teach heresy or false doctrines? *

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
(2 John 1:10-11)

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
(2 Corinthians 6:14-17)

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
(1 Timothy 6:3)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO WORSHIP IN THE TRUTH

Q.13
Is God seeking for true worshippers? *

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
(John 4:23)

Q.14
How should Christians worship God? *

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
(John 4:24)

Q.15
What is the result if worship is based on man's doctrines and tradition? *

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
(Matthew 15:9)

Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
(Mark 7:7)

Q.16
Why do many people have erroneous ways of worship and services? *

Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
(Matthew 22:29)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO FELLOWSHIP IN THE TRUTH

Q.17
What is the first command given in Hebrews 10:25? *

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:25)

Q.18
Should we assemble even if we are so few in number? *

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
(Luke 12:32)

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
(Matthew 18:20)

Q.19
Is it right to join the fellowship and worship of people who practice idolatry and things contrary to God's word? *

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
(2 Corinthians 6:14-17)

Q.20
What must you do if you are in an idolatrous church or a church that associates with it and propagates false doctrines? (v. 17) *

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
(2 Corinthians 6:14-17)

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
(2 John 1:10-11)

Q.21
How did the psalmist describe the value of fellowshipping with true believers? Psalms 68: 11; 133: 3 _ *

The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
(Psalms 68:11)

A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
(Psalms 133:1)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER IN THE TRUTH

Q.22
What is the duty of the believer to God and toward his fellow believer? Hebrews 10:25 *

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:24-25)

Q.23
What is the advantage of having a Christian companion compared to being alone in the company of unbelievers? *

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
(Proverbs 13:20)

Q.24
What is one of the purposes of fellowshipping with fellow believers in a Scriptural church? *

That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
(1 Corinthians 12:25)

Q.25
Can a Christian exercise his spiritual gifts including the gift of love, without fellowship with fellow believers in the church? *

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
(Ephesians 4:15-16)

TO CALL BELIEVERS TO OBEY THE BIBLE TRUTHS

Q.26
Is it enough to hear God's word? *

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
(James 1:22)

Q.27
What is Christ's commission to His church? *

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
(Matthew 28:18-20)

Q.28
What is the first responsibility of those who gladly receive God's word according to Acts 2: 41? *

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
(Acts 2:41)

Q.29
Whom should you obey if hindered by man? *

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
(Acts 5:29)

Q.30
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Q.31
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