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The great need of the church has always been spiritual maturity rather than organizational restructuring.
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The Whole Section is about unity.
The unity of the Spirit.
We see here that the goal of unity is to produce maturity.
The great need of the church has always been spiritual maturity rather than organizational restructuring.
A Healthy Church is Necessary
Growing in Holiness is a community project.
We can’t do it on our own.
We need other brothers and sisters to be Holy.
We need loving accountability and mutual encouragement.
We need the oversight of mature Godly men to shepherd us i our growth in Holiness.
Therefore the Church is absolutely necessary for godliness.
The Church is the means God has given us to become Holy.
A Healthy Church is a Continuous Goal
The pattern that is set forth here is what we are always striving for.
Regardless of our circumstances or the outcome we want to follow the pattern of a healthy Church.
The Pattern of a Healthy Church
Has Pastors who Equip their members to do ministry vs. 12
Ministry is not something performed by elites, or professional class of Christians, it’s not reserved for Pastors only, but for all Christians.
-Pastors don’t do the work of ministry, they equip others to do the work of ministry.
Application
Repent of the idea that someone else is going to do it.
-Pastors have a primary role in making disciples.
Application
You’re not going to find one, and get your family under their leadership.
How do Pastor’s Equip
Through preaching the word
2. Through Prayer
2 Timothy 3:1
3. Through Oversight and Providing Structures for Ministry
This is why we have small groups.
Has Pastor’s who Guard the Church from False Doctrine
False doctrine is damaging to your spiritual growth.
Hidden reefs!
Application
Stay under the umbrella of Pastoral Leadership/ don’t wander around to every new thing.
There’s enough here for you to focus on!
Has members who are pursuing Christian Maturity vs.13-14
1. Growing in Knowledge of Christ
2. Growing in the Understanding of Sound Doctrine/Discernment
3. Eagerly Pursuing the Work of Ministry
Meeting Physical Needs
Caring during times of loss
Has Members Who Boldly & Humbly Hold Each other Accountable
“Speak the Truth in Love”
We speak the truth to each other, we are face forward with each other.
Confronting Brothers about Sin
Helping Those Trapped in Sin
Confessing of sins, mutual accountability, stirring one another in Godliness.
This is why we encourage formal commitment to a congregation.
Covenant Commitment
The Goals of a Healthy Church
Unity of Faith
Sound Doctrine
Spiritually Mature Members
Growing in their knowledge of Christ, serving and meeting one another’s needs.
Growing up together into Christ, becoming Holy together.
Ultimately this Brings Glory to God, and and is worthy of the calling to which we have been called.
Conclusions for Practical Application
If you want to be faithful to God and grow in Holiness.
Commit yourself to a faithful Church and grow with them.
Actively seek to help other brothers grow in Christ.
Humbly seek accountability and help from others for your own benefit.
Submit to faithful pastors and allow them to oversee your souls welfare.
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