The Bible-believing / teaching local church is necessary…

 

A.    For EQUIPPING FOR MINISTRY.  (Ephesians 4:7-16)

 

B.      For ENCOURAGEMENT and EXHORTATION.  (Hebrews 10:24-25)

 

C.     For the ESTABLISHMENT OF DOCTRINE.  (1 Timothy 3:15-16)

 

D.    For the ENGENDERING OF FELLOWSHIP, PRAYER, AND THE ORDINANCES.  (Acts 2:42-47)

 

E.      For the EXERCISING OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS.  (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)

 

F.   For the EVANGELISM OF THE LOST.  (Acts 13 & 14)