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A definite action is singled out, and it is forbidden. This means that every member of the church must, according to the constitution, be committed to total abstinence and that prospective members who are not teetotalers will be excluded from membership.
Jul 21, 2019 · The 5 Principles Of Effective Church Administration from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40: When doing “church”, we are to do it in a proper manner. Policies and procedures show people you have things in order.
- Introduction
- The Need For This Message
- From The Biblical Perspective
- Reasons For Total Abstinence
- Invitation
In the U.S, the Assemblies of God has traditionally adopted a position of total abstinence or “teetotalism” when it comes to the use of alcoholic beverages. Our church is no exception to that rule. But, in this age of moral permissiveness, how have we come to that position and how can we defend it? [A sermon preached by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Publis...
The obvious damages inflicted in our society by the use of alcohol. In the mid-1970s, alcohol was a factor in over 60% of traffic fatalities. Traffic crashes were the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths and two-thirds of traffic deaths among persons aged 16 to 20 involved alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism within a family are problems that c...
One would be hard-pressed to prove a position of total abstinence from the Bible. I have heard the arguments about “wine” Vs. “new wine”, (Fermented vs. Unfermented) but they are weak and futile attempts to support a position that the Bible does not support. The master of the wedding feast at Canawould certainly have been able to tell the differenc...
It is the standard agreed upon by God-ordained authority, (Romans 13:1-5). Whether you agree with the standard or not is irrelevant. There are 4-fold standards imposed on the Gentiles in Acts 15:20.That standard is irrelevant today. The food offered to idols, sexual immorality (still valid), strangled food, and food prepared with blood, Yet it was ...
This message does not lead to a traditional invitation. However, if you feel that you have sinned against this body and you need to repent to them, I invite you to come. If you need only to make a personal decision, then please do so today. If you found this content helpful, I kindly ask you to leave your feedback in the comments section below. Sha...
Mar 9, 2021 · There are at least 5 reasons why we need proper church administration. When done right, church administration is essential for accomplishing the heart of any effective church ministry—equipping discipleship. [bctt tweet=”Is church administration just a brake on ministry innovation? – Loren Gjesdal” via=”no”]
- Church Administration Supports the Mission of the Church. From the earliest days of the church, the tasks of church administration have threatened the mission of the church.
- Church Administration Holds Every Budget Accountable. Once upon a time there was an executive pastor who borrowed from Peter to pay Paul. (Actually, not once upon a time—it happens all the time.)
- Good Church Administration Asks the Hard Questions. Another word for church administration is stewardship. Of course, this means tending to budgets, but it’s more than that.
- Church Administration Breaks Down the “Silo Mentality.” Once upon (another) time an executive pastor asked the deacon in charge of evangelism how his team coordinated with the deacon in charge of discipleship and education.
Properly placed and utilized Church Administration key elements will help 5 steer the local church on the way to fulfilling its purpose, according to Matt. 28:19-20. This article only serves as one guideline of what every church should be doing relative to Church Administration in the 21st Century.
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The fourth Precept of the Church states: “You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church” (CCC 2042). The purpose of this precept is twofold. First, it is intended to help us prepare ourselves spiritually for certain special feasts such as Easter.
