Teaching 3: Is the Church an Organism or Organization?

The first two teachings in the series “The Church: Organism or Organization” explored doctrines and the church; specifically, what is a doctrine in its affects and who is the church. All teachings are scripturally sound prepared to withstand examination. These teachings laid the foundation to begin the discussion of if the church of God is an organism or an organization and the differences of each. In the light of God’s Word, Jesus, Teaching 3 will examine if we the church, the body of Christ are operating as our Lord determines.

If we are to become the perfect/mature man to the fullness of Christ, how we function is vital in the will of God. Without question, we are unable to fulfill our mandate if we don’t have the knowledge and understanding of who God has ordained that we are. Therefore, it is imperative that we comprehend our error as warranted and repent/change our behaviors to submission of God’s will.

Teaching 3 will address specific behaviors that contradict God’s will for His church and plainly identify those practices that are man’s plan. The teaching will emphasize that a body is an organism; address the practices of membership, attendance, positions, setting-in/placement, rituals and expectations. In so doing you will be enlightened by truth and given the opportunity to determine for yourself if you are truly functioning as the body of Christ, the church, or functioning as part of an organization.

Please review the attached document containing definitions and preparatory scripture reading. Click here to download.. The video teaching on "The Church - Organism or Organization" will be uploaded on Friday, December 12, 2014. 

If you have not done so, you can view the previous videos by teachings on Doctrines and "The Church.