Gathering To His Name - Matt. 18. 20
E. L. Lovering, Ilfracombe
Part 1 of 5 of the series Gleaners’ Corner - Suggestive Outlines
Category: Study
Marked by :—
Unadulterated Simplicity—“Where two or three are gathered . . .”
2 Cor. 11. 13 “I fear lest, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty ... so your minds be corrupted from the simplicity that is toward Christ” (R.V.).
Note simplicity of:
- Giving—Rom. 12. 8. Liberality (A V.M.).
- Grace—2 Cor. 1. 12. Living (R.V. behaviour).
- Gospel—2 Cor. 11. 3. Loyalty.
Unbroken Fellowship—“are gathered together . . .”
Other gatherings of the church:
- For Prayer—Acts 12. 5.
- Discipline—1 Cor. 5. 4
- Breaking of Bread—1 Cor. 11. 20.
Undivided Purpose—“in or unto My Name.”
In His Name we may count upon-
- His Presence—Matt. 18. 20.
- His Power—John 14. 13.
- His Pleasure—Mark 9. 41.
Unchallenged Authority—“there am I in the midst.” |
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In the midst means— |
Failure in this means— |
Lordship of Christ. |
Schism in the Body—1 Cor. 11. 18, 19. |
Leading of Spirit. |
Separation between Saints—1 Cor 1. 12. |
Liberty of Saints. |
Slavery of believers—Gal. 2. 4. |