Faith & Reason Nexus

• The Church is the Lord’s House
  1 Timothy 3:15
• Christ is the Head of the Church
  Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22
• God Adds the Saved to the Church
  Acts 2:47; Colossians 1:13
• Names are Written in Heaven
  Hebrews 12:23
• Christians are God’s Children and His Servants
  Galatians 3:26-27; 2 Timothy 2:24

Examples and Commands

• Purpose of Coming Together
• To Be Taught
  Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 2:2; Acts 20:28
• Observe the Lord’s Supper
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Acts 20:7
• Sing
  Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19
• Give
  1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
• Pray
  Acts 2:42; 2 Thessalonians 5:17-18
• Have Fellowship
  Acts 2:42
• Church at Troas
  Acts 20:7

It Is Essential…

• Hebrew Christians
  Hebrews 10:25-26
• It Will Build You Up
  Acts 20:32
• It Will Keep You from Being Led Astray by False Doctrines
  Ephesians 4:14; 2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 5:12
• It Will Help You Grow to Teach Others
  Romans 12:5; John 15:17
• It Will Make You Feel a Part of the Family of God
• It Will Provide You with Opportunities to Work and Serve
  Matthew 25:14-30; John 15:1-8