Why We Do It

The church should:

Be a place where people exercise their giftedness.

Be a place where encouragement to endure is recieved.

Be a place where the truth of the whole Bible is taught.

Nicolaitans - strong, popular leaders who led the people to practice habits and lifestyles that didn’t line up with God’s Scripture

The church must prioritize:

Full devotion to God.

Intentional relationships with people.

The fruits of first love are:

Generosity

Love

Compassion