Biblical Patterns

Introduction. (Hebrews 8:3-5). Just as Moses was given a pattern of how to construct the tabernacle—we are given patterns in this age regarding our service to the Lord. We are given patterns regarding…

I.       The Organization of the Church.

                A.            Christ is the head, Christians are members of His body (Eph. 1:22-23).

                 B.            Local churches are led by elders and deacons (Phil. 1:1).

II.   Worship in the Church.

                A.            Study & the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7).

                 B.            Prayer & singing (1 Cor. 14:15-16).

                 C.            Men in authority (1 Cor. 34-35).

                D.            Collection for the saints (1 Cor. 16:1-2).

III.           Relief to Poor Saints & Evangelism.

                A.            Churches send relief to elders of needy saints (Acts 11:27-30).

                 B.            Churches send to preachers directly (Phil. 4:15-18).

IV.           The Home.

                A.            Husband as head (Eph. 5:23).

                 B.            Wife as homemaker (Titus 2:4-5).

                 C.            Children in obedience (Eph. 6:1-3).

                D.            Permanence of marriage (Matt. 19:9).

V.   Obedience to the Gospel.

                A.            Repentance & baptism (Acts 2:38).

                 B.            Faith & confession (Rom. 10:9-10).

                 C.            Abiding in Christ (John 8:31-32).