ABC's of Christian Growth - Your Church Home & Zion, Your Heavenly Home - 1

Key Moments:

Study Number 25 Overview 00:00

• Instructions for the lesson include reviewing Study Number 3, reading the church covenant, and reading the church constitution.
• Emphasis on the church's reliance on the Word of God as the final authority for faith and practice.
• Discussion on the definition of a New Testament Baptist church and the headship of Jesus Christ over the church.

Review of Church Covenant 05:20

• Exploring the content of the church covenant and its significance for members.
• Addressing practical steps for members to embody the principles of the church covenant in daily life.

Church Constitution and Bylaws 17:53

• Explanation of the absence of a church constitution and bylaws due to the church's adherence to the Word of God as the governing authority.
• Clarification on the roles of signatories in legal matters and the age limit for voting on business matters.

Requirements for Church Officers 23:29

• Examination of the scriptural qualifications for church officers based on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Explanation of the duties of church treasurer and church clerk in the context of the church's financial and administrative responsibilities.
• Addressing the process of calling church business meetings and the involvement of members in decision-making.

Introduction to Zion and Heavenly Home 35:38

• Differentiating between the three heavens mentioned in the Bible and their significance.
• Exploring the concept of Zion as Jerusalem in various contexts, including the City of David and the Millennial Kingdom.
• Discussing the New Jerusalem as the heavenly home and the final destination for believers in the New Heaven and New Earth.