Fellowship the way it was.

The Greek word for "each one" is hekastos. It is used in the N.T. to show the individuality of judgment: "everyone shall give account of himself to God" (Rom.14:12; cf. Matt.16:27; 25:15; Rom.2:6). In Acts 2:3, the Holy Spirit "sat upon each of them," indicating that this happened to each individual. Does it not appear, then, that the edification of the body involves a hekastatic principle? That is, the "ministry" is not given to one man, but to "each of you."

This does not mean, at every service each person must participate. But it does at least mean that the service at some point was open to those who had something from the Lord to contribute (cf. Appendix B). jon zens..  We answer to God one on one basis , pure relationship nor is it a lethargic  experience. Or Greek lecture hall,  they dialoged and participated...

The function of pastoral leaders is to serve as 'player-coaches' of the congregation, by equipping the believers for their various God-appointed ministries.... a player-coach... unselfishly attempts to develop and coordinate the abilities of others while he himself fights the battle with them, shoulder-to-shoulder (Sixteen Tests, p.31). The elders were servants not priests Nt era now,do they atone for others nor do they operate  as mixed with both the convoluted forms derived from Constantine's agenda and others who supported  his forms, Breaking the model requires a new view or the one that was be fore man managed to use it for gain sake. There I no such thing as  one in place of another or my church the mediums are done away with in Christ, we are all under Christ...


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How it will be!

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 In a world drenched  in it's blindness,   grace came and opened the way home... Restoring friendship which will carry one through eternity....

NW

Here now?

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Back to the real faith

The life in Acts was not based on human  empire building,  but a  faith  built in a life with Jesus Christ 1 Corinth 1-4, I do not believe it's impossible since God loves the impossible,  he provides the hope of new life inspirit led manner. Free to his people if they unhook themselves from the external attractions. Thanks, serving one another in spirit of love and wisdom.
 

Paul said was true."Acts 17:11 It's less honorable to gullibly accept whatever is taught, even if such teachings happen to be correct. Even Jesus himself said, "If I don’t do the works of my Father, don’t believe me." John 10:37  He doesn't want gullible type of followers. Those he describes in the parable of the sower, "those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy. They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived."

Mark 4:16,17 Thus we could say that institutionalism tends towards producing unrooted Christians - those who have a faith which is only on the surface. Not that they may not have a deeply rooted faith in the institution. But having a deeply rooted faith in Christ is quite a different thing. The lack of discernment comes with it. Often resulting in assumed knowledge without any clear understanding.

 The emphasis of institutional teachings.

Institution's focus

• forms rather than function
• outward appearance rather than inward nature
• letter rather than the spirit
• law or regulations rather than grace and purpose.
• human dogma rather than Biblical truth.
• Systems over a relationship.
• The lack of discernment.

Money also corrupts as Paul writes, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." 1Tim 6:10 Thus he avoided getting paid for ministry and advised the Ephesian elders also, saying, "I coveted no one’s silver, or gold, or clothing.  You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.  In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’" Acts 20:33-35 Professional Ministers have the right to get paid for ministry. But in 1Cor 9 Paul advocates freely giving up that right so as to minister more effectively.

 Money is not bad per-se it is the love of it like anything else it's greed of something which in turn promotes twisting  to sustain it's existence. Freedom can only come within a  living active relationship with Christ.

No Retrograding, moving forward.

CHAPTER 6
Heb 6:1-14. Warning against Retrograding, Which Soon Leads to Apostasy; Encouragement to Steadfastness from God's Faithfulness to His Word and Oath.
1. Therefore—Wherefore: seeing that ye ought not now to be still "babes" (Heb 5:11-14).
leaving—getting further forward than the elementary "principles." "As in building a house one must never leave the foundation: yet to be always laboring in 'laying the foundation' would be ridiculous" [Calvin].
the principles of the doctrine—Greek, "the word of the beginning," that is, the discussion of the "first principles of Christianity (Heb 5:12).
let us go on—Greek, "let us be borne forward," or "bear ourselves forward"; implying active exertion: press on. Paul, in teaching, here classifies himself with the Hebrew readers, or (as they ought to be) learners, and says, Let us together press forward.
perfection—the matured knowledge of those who are "of full age" (Heb 5:14) in Christian attainments.
foundation of—that is, consisting in "repentance."
repentance from dead works—namely, not springing from the vital principle of faith and love toward God, and so counted, like their doer, dead before God.

This repentance from dead works is therefore paired with "faith toward God." The three pairs of truths enumerated are designedly such as Jewish believers might in some degree have known from the Old Testament, but had been taught more clearly when they became Christians.

This accounts for the omission of distinct specification of some essential first principle of Christian truth. Hence, too, he mentions "faith toward God," and not explicitly faith toward Christ (though of course included). Repentance and faith were the first principles taught under the Gospel.

Mercy depsite all, joy and hope

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NW

A wareness

Characteristics of Satan

1. Created by God, but not equal to God. (Proverbs 16:4)

2. Defies God and despises truth. (John 8:44)

3. Was given limited power. (Job 1:8-12)

4. Commands a hierarchy of demons. (Eph. 6:10-12)

5. Masquerades as "an angel of light." (2 Cor. 11:14-15)

6. Plans to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10)

7. Rules the masses outside God’s protection. (Eph. 2:1-3)

8. Keeps seeking an "opportune time" to tempt us. (Luke 4:13)

9. Tries to hide the actual truth about our God. (2 Cor. 4:3-4)

10. Offers counterfeit promises he can't fulfill. (Gen. 3:4-5)

11. Twists Scriptures to fit his purposes. (Gen. 3:1-5)

12. Will suffer the fate he deserves. (Revelation 20:10)

 

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8