Series: Fundamental Lessons on the Church. Lesson Four Part One,

GOD'S DIVINE ORGANIZATION ~ THE LOCAL CHURCH
Part One of Two

By Bob W. Lovelace

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QUESTIONS (Lesson Four, Part One):

1. Luke tells us from the day of Pentecost onwards, "… they in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42).

2. At the very beginning of the church Christians did not know what to do with regard to worship.
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3. Acts 2:46-47 says, "And day by day continuing with one mind in the , and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved."

4. Showing who had the oversight at the beginning of the church Luke records, "Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need" (Acts 4:34-35).

5. What is the simple pattern for the church from the very beginning with regard to how the church raised funds to do its own work? (Acts 4:34-37)

6. The church went out and asked the community, like many churches today, to contribute to its treasury so it could its own work.
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7. The church invested money since we know that such a possibility did exist back then (Matt. 25:27).
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8. The church went into all kinds of secular businesses to make money.
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9. Their enemies plainly denied the miracle of the man being healed who was lame from birth. (Acts 4:16)
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10. Describing the effect of God's punishment upon Ananias and his wife Saphira Luke says, "And great fear came upon all the ,and upon as many as heard these things" (Acts 5:11).

11. When commanded to teach no more in the name of Jesus Christ, the apostles answered:

(Acts 5:29).

12. Benevolence towards needy members is identified as the of the church in Acts 6:3?

13. Stephen was wrong in preaching the Gospel when it upset those who heard?
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14. The church at Jerusalem accepted Saul as a member without even knowing for sure that he was a Christian.
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15. Saul's example teaches that one can be baptized and just ignore collective duties that are fulfilled in company with other Christians?
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