Lessons to be Learned in Building the Church

 

Lessons to be Learned in Building the Church

 

Ephesians 4:11-12 "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."

1 Peter 2:5 "You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."

 

Item	Content
Reasons	1. Church governance and building require learning lessons, not just relying on gifts 2. The Lord's return is related to the building of the church 3. Historically, few people have focused on building the church
Lessons	1. Learn to discern various vessels 2. Learn to know people 3. Learn lessons of life 4. Allow God to work within us
Explanation	1. These lessons require a cost to learn 2. Ministry is based on helping others through learned lessons 3. The way to build the church is through paying the price and learning life lessons
Examples	1. In Acts, the beginning of the church was through gifts 2. In 1 and 2 Timothy, Paul emphasizes learning, teaching, practicing, and training
Cost	1. Requires time and energy invested in learning and practice 2. Need to face difficulties and challenges 3. Need to set aside oneself and let God work in one's life 4. Requires sacrificing personal comfort and convenience
Related Scriptures	1. 1 Timothy 3:15 "If I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household." 2. 2 Timothy 2:15 "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."

 

This table summarizes the lessons needed to be learned in building the church, including the reasons, specific lessons, explanations, examples, costs, and related scriptures. It's important to note that building the church relies not only on gifts but also on learning life lessons and paying the price. This is crucial for church governance and building, and is closely related to the Lord's return.

 

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