Subject | Bound--Faith | Loosed--Aids | Additions |
---|---|---|---|
THE BIBLE | Origin --2 Tim 3:16,17 Purpose Sufficiency |
Lexicon/concordance Bible Dictionary Map/commentary History Books |
Human creeds Popes Conferences Personal opinions |
BAPTISM | Origin --Mark 16:16 Who to baptize How to baptize Why to baptize --Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3,4 |
Baptistery Garments Dressing rooms |
Wrong authority Wrong purpose Sprinkling Wrong person |
MUSIC | Kind of music --1 Cor 14:15 Purpose --Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 |
Books Voice parts Song leader Pitch pipe/ tuning fork |
Mechanical instrument Choirs/solos Entertainers Other types of songs |
LORD'S SUPPER | Elements, place, people, day, purpose, attitude --Acts 20:7; Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33 | Time of day Arrangement Plates and cups |
Other elements Another day Clergy only Dim lights and mood music. |
ASSEMBLE | Purpose, attitude, conduct, items of worship --John 4:24 |
Building, seats Lights, water Heating/cooling Rest rooms Sound system |
Unauthorized acts Wrong attitudes Wrong conduct |
TEACH | What to teach Who teaches Who is taught How conducted --1 Cor 14:40 |
Classes Literature Supplies Location |
Another organization Another message. |
GIVING | When to give Who gives How much to give Why to give Use of money --1 Cor 16:1,2; 2 Cor 9:6,7 |
Order of collection Cash Check Plate Basket |
Raising money through unauthorized means --profit, stocks, bake sales, car washes. Wrong use of money. |
COOPERATION | Promotes equality Autonomous --2 Cor 8:14 |
How announced Messengers |
Wrong design Wrong realm Violation of autonomy |
ORGANIZATION | Local church --Phil 1:1; 1 Peter 5:2 |
Location Supplies Personnel |
Boards of Directors Other organizations |
WORK | Evangelism Edification Benevolence --Eph 4:12 |
All things necessary to do this work. | Politics, Recreation, Social activities Secular education |