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Grade the church you attend!
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When should someone desiring
to be baptized, actually be baptized?
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Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his
word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three
thousand souls. |
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Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip
preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus
Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. |
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Acts 8:36
And as they went on their way, they
came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what
doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with
all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still:
and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he
baptized him. |
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Acts 9:18
And immediately there fell from his eyes
as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was
baptized. |
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Acts 16:33
And he took them the same hour of
the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his,
straightway. |
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Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be
baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. |
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10 points |
The
church you attend baptizes believers as soon as possible. |
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The church you attend waits.
Reasons: A convenient time, a time when a
big event can be made over the baptism, when more than one person wants to
be baptized, or what ever man can think of.
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2) |
Who or what is the church
you attend named after?
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Gen. 2:23 And Adam said this
is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.
Re 21:9 And there came unto
me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last
plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the
bride, the Lamb’s wife. |
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Mt
16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will
build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. |
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Ro 16:16 Salute one another
with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. |
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Mt
18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the
midst of them. |
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Pr
22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour
rather than silver and gold. |
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The church you attend names itself after Christ. |
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The church you attend names
itself after a man or the people attending or a believe.
Reasons: I'm sorry but I just don't know! If you know please
comment. |
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Does anyone going to the church you attend wear special clothing because
of a title
or their responsibility?
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Mt 23:5 But all their works
they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and
enlarge the borders of their garments, |
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Lu
20:46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love
greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief
rooms at feasts; |
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No one in the church you attend wear special
clothing. |
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Someone in the church you attend does wear special
clothing.
Reasons: Because of a title
(reverend, father, bishop) or their responsibility (choir) or
anything that might set them apart from just being a Christian?
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Does the church you attend offer the Lords Supper on the first day of
the week?
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Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together
to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and
continued his speech until midnight.
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The church you attend relies
that every week has a first day. |
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The church you attend has a man made rule about which week
to partake the Lords Supper.
Reasons: To make taking of the Lords Supper more special.
Mans philosophy that partaking every week would become routine and dull.
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The church you attend receive money from its members who prosper and
gives on the first day of the week?
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1Co
16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as
God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. |
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The church you attend receives
money from its members who prosper and give on the first day of the week. |
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The church you attend has bake sales,
dinners, bingo to raise money other than from the members prosperity or
collects every time you meet or anytime other than on the first day of the
week
Reasons: Mans philosophy is
God loves a cheerful giver. We need to give man something to be cheerful
about. I may be wrong about the reason why on this one. If you know where
man gets the authority to collect money through bake sales, dinners and
bingo please comment.
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Does the church you attend sing and make melody in there heart?
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Eph 5:19 Speaking to
yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making
melody in your heart to the Lord |
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The
church you attend sings and makes melody in their hearts.
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The church you attend adds musical instruments.
Reasons: Mans philosophy that
adding sounds other than mans voice is better. I guess they think making
sound on something man made is better than making sound on something God
made.
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Does the church you attend use its building and property to fulfill the
scriptures?
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Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. |
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Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of
heart,
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Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together
to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and
continued his speech until midnight
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1Co 6:12 All things are
lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for
me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. |
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1Co
10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things
are lawful for me, but all things edify not. |
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10 points |
The
church you attend uses the building as an expedient to fulfill commandments
(come together to break bread, give as you prospered, sing praises, preach
and pray),
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The church you attend adds day care, playgrounds, eating
facilities, etc,
Reasons: Mans philosophy that
we need to feed mans whole body, not just the spirit. We need to build
gymnasium, cafeteria, playground equipment and
daycare.
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Does the church you attend use anything other than the bible?
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Gal. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto
you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said
before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than
that ye have received, let him be accursed. |
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Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit,
after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after
Christ. |
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Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions
which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. |
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1
Timothy 6:3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words,
even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according
to godliness; |
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Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: |
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The
church you attend does not use anything other than the bible.
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The church you attend has a creed, bylaws, Catholicism or
anything other than the bible,
Reasons: Mans philosophy is
that the bible was written long age and new situation need to be expanded
on. Some things God just was not clear about so
here is another book written by man to explain God.
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Does the church you attend ruled or lead by the men of the church or by
elders?
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Acts 14:23 And when they had
ordained them elders (MORE THAN ONE) in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. |
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The church you
attend is ruled or lead by the men of the church or by elders.
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The church you attend is ruled or lead by one man
Reasons: I need help with this one. Please comment.
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Does the church you attend associated with an organization?
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1Pe
5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness
of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be
revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the
oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but
of a ready mind; |
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1Th
5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you,
and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; |
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10 points |
The
church you attend has elders feeding the flock, which are among them,
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The church you attend has any outside influence
Reasons: Organization many time supported the church when
it is was started. The church does not join the organization, the
organization starts the church. Once your in as a church you can not leave.
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If the church you attend gets 100
points than the church is following Gods will.
If the church you attend gets less
than 100 points than you need to look for another church.
James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep
the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.