Congregations Of The Lord Jesus Christ Part 3

Congregations of the Lord Jesus Christ Part 3 A list of things (biblically speaking) that one should look for in their congregation: Ministry Offices - Are these offices filled: Apostle, Prophet, Pastor, Teacher and Evangelist. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; - Ephesians 4:11 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. - 1 Corinthians 12:28 The congregation should be under an apostle, directly or through others who are under an apostle. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. - Acts 15:41 The office of apostle has not been eliminated, no office has. To say so implies directly that the Church has been eliminated. I understand that at this point in time I know not of any apostle turning the world rightside up see Acts 17:6: And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; Bear in mind an apostle will do the works of an apostle: Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. - 2 Corinthians 12:12 God confirms his word with signs and wonders following. When you do not see the signs and wonders real quick ask yourself if the word is being preached correctly or if something else is amiss. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. - Mark 16:20 Anyone can say hey I'm an apostle. The mormon church has a bunch who hold themselves out as such. It is the signs and wonders that say he is of the Heavenly Father. An apostle can hold more than one ministry office: Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. - 1 Timothy 2:7

We can continue this discourse through each and every ministry office but I will save that for a follow-up work. The true Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ does not have churches with just one office that of the pastor. The offices holders will also operate with power including signs and wonders. When Is say signs and wonders I mean those of biblical proportions. In the New Testament the signs and wonders were not inconclusive. Now many of you are just coming out of the false church and are not yet in a congregation. You are perhaps meeting with a small group of other believers and seeking the Lord. This is fine. There is no formal congregation operating at this time, hence no ministry offices are filled. Don't be discouraged. Not everyone is called to hold a ministry office: Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? - 1 Corinthians 12:29 Keep praying and God will raise up the ones he has called to hold the various ministry offices. 2 Timothy 2:19-21 - Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. So get out of the false church. Break all ties with it for starters. Love and Sharing - This needs to not only be taught but practiced ! In one paragraph we find many keys as to how the believers should operate. Acts 2:42 - And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrine. Does your church do this ? 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Are the apostles and signs and wonders lacking in your church ? 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. The believers had all things in common ! Folks this is serious business. Let me remind you as to what goes on at the judgement and pay attention to helping other believers out with material goods.

Matthew 25:31 - When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Acts2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. Also see this passage: Acts 4:34 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, Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Does this happen in your church ? 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, Please note they were in agreement. No divisions or denominations here. And how did

God respond to this behavior: 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. So know you know how to get where you want to be. Look most of you have been fellowshipping in churches that not only do not share, they extract money from the congregation which does not go towards meeting the needs of the congregants or members of other congregations. Instead it goes towards purchasing real estate and building buildings which the people don't even own or control. In many instances this money collected from the congregants has 10% taken from it and tithed to the denomination (denomination = sinful division). The apostles had the people sell real estate to meet the needs of the people. They never had the people let others needs go unmet to purchase real estate. This is another gospel you've been experiencing. It lacks love for the brethren. These leaders are wolves in sheep clothing. Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Acts 20:29 This is how satan operates to deceive believers. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. Remember their fruit is rotten. They do not preach nor do they practice the Word of God. The false believer counter arguments will usually run along the lines of the following: "Well we are imperfect and so our churches are imperfect just being a reflection of us." Nonsense. If you want to submit your self to following a leader who doesn't follow the scriptures I feel sorry for you. I can lead you to the water but I can't make you drink. If

we give this person every possible bit of benefit of doubt we have a leader who is blinded to the scriptures: Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? There is no good excuse for fellowshipping in a church that doesn't not follow the word of God. The work covers many other points. I just hit on a few here in this section. If you work through the entire work you will see many more things which indicate a false church. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 2 Corinthians 6:17 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:14 Please note it says few will find the way. So cut off your ties with the false church. Be on guard for fellowship with those you shouldn't be fellowshipping with. And be careful about who you meet with early on. Pray much. The entire series and much more on www.messianic.biz