Gathering To His Name – Matt. 18. 20

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:

1. Giving – Rom. 12. 8. Liberality (A V.M.).
2. Grace – 2 Cor. 1. 12. Living (R.V. behaviour).
3. Gospel – 2 Cor. 11. 3. Loyalty.

Unbroken Fellowship – “are gathered together …”

Other gatherings of the church:

1. For Prayer – Acts 12. 5.
2. Discipline – 1 Cor. 5. 4
3. Breaking of Bread – 1 Cor. 11. 20.

Undivided Purpose – “in or unto My Name.”

In His Name we may count upon-

1. His Presence – Matt. 18. 20.
2. His Power – John 14. 13.
3. His Pleasure – Mark 9. 41.