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The Need of a church

For this cause

back to verse 2 and 3- the preaching of the truth that brings the church unto godliness

This is a local group of christians that work together to bring about the commandment of God in every place

Set in order the things that are wanting

The Need of elders

A Pastor to lead and protect the church

Therefore they must be blameless

Works under the discipline and stewardship of God

Lover of Hospitality- welcoming people into our homes

Must exhort and convince the falseteachers

A church of mature believers

This protects the church from being blasphemed

A pattern of good works

the world must have no evil to say of us

In all things (vs 11)

The Need of gospel

The gospel must continue to work in and through us

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts

we do not live for the things of this world

we are reminded of that right now

we have something greater to look forward to

Christ died so that we might live for him

The authority of the church is to speak these things