New Testament Church Series

READING ASSIGNMENTS

by J. Spender in 1984
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1.  Universal Church                                 Eph. 3:1-10; I Cor. 10:32; 12:13

2.  Local Church I                                     Eph. 1:22-23; 4:15-16; 5:22-23; Rev. 2 & 3

3.  Local Church II                                         John 17:20-26; I Cor. 1 - 4

4.  Elders                                                         Acts 14:23; I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9

5.  Deacons                                                     Acts 6:1-7; Phil. l:l; I Tim. 3:8-15

6.  Priesthood of the Believer                     Ex. 19:5-6; 20:19; I Pet. 2:1-10

7.  Gifts of the Spirit I                                      Rom. 12:1-8; I Cor. 12

8.  Gifts of the Spirit II                                     Eph. 4:1-12; I Pet. 4:10-11

9.  New Testament Ministers                         Matt. 23:8-12; Eph. 4:1-16; I Tim. 1

Role of Women Gal. 3:28; I Cor. 11:1-16; I Pet. 3:1-7

Ordinances I - Baptism Matt. 28:18-20; Rom. 6:1-10; Acts 8:35-38

Ordinances II - Lord's Supper Matt. 26:26-29; I Cor. 11:17-34

Teaching Acts 11:19-26; 18:9-11; II Tim. 2:15; 3:16

Fellowship Acts 2:41-47; I Cor. 1:9; I Jn. 1

Worship John 4: 20- 24; Deut. 26:1 - 11

Prayer Matt. 6:9-15; John 15:1-17; I Tim. 2:1-10

Stewardship I Cor. 16:1-2; II Cor. 8, 9

Discipline Matt. 18:15-20; I Cor. 5; II Thes. 3:6-15

Outreach John 4, Acts 14, I Thes. 1

Reception and Order Rom. 14:1- 13; 15:7; 16:1-2; I Cor. 14:23-40

Please note that the Scriptures listed above are not intended to provide a complete reference for all that the Bible says on the topics to be studied, but only a reading schedule for background. As with all Biblical doctrines, the doctrine of the New Testament church rests upon a study of all relevant passages.

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