Work and Worship of the Church
11 Lessons in this series
What Is the Work of the Church?
Explores biblical commands to define the church’s work: unify, edify, glorify, supply needs, multiply—beyond the usual trio of edification, benevolence, evangelism.
What Does It Mean to Edify?
Edification: Christ calls His church to build up the body through love, teaching, worship, and every member’s life and words.
What Does It Mean to Glorify?
Glorifying God means honoring Him in word and deed, both individually and as a church through worship, service, and unity.
What Does It Mean to Supply the Needs of the Saints?
Explores biblical limits on the church’s duty: meet essential physical needs of fellow Christians; social, fitness, and non-Christian aid belong to individuals.
What Does It Mean to Multiply in the Church?
God expects local churches to multiply by supporting evangelists, preaching in and beyond assembly, and obeying the gospel themselves.
What About the Church Doing Its Work Through Organizations?
The church's role and authority in doing its work, versus relying on outside organizations.
How The Church is to Unify Its Members
Unifying the church requires relationships, faith, and selflessness, achieved by following biblical principles.
How the Church is to Edify
Church edification is achieved through unity, love, and spiritual growth among members.
How the Church is to Glorify
Glorifying God through worship and obedience in daily life.
How the Church is to Supply the Needs of Its Members
Church's role in supplying members' needs, exploring biblical examples.
How the Church is to Multiply
The church grows numerically through evangelism, which requires preaching, teaching, and living the gospel with care, authenticity, and boldness.