The sufficiency of Scripture for all matters of faith and practice insists that our congregational gatherings be restricted to those elements that Scripture requires – praying and thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2-3), praising and singing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), Scripture reading (1 Timothy 4:13), preaching and teaching (2 Timothy 4:2; Matthew 28:20), giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-2), observing the ordinances (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30), ordination and sending (1 Timothy 4:14; Acts 13:1-3), testimonies, greetings and reporting the Lord’s work (2 Thessalonians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; Acts 11:4; Acts 14:26-27), decision-making (Acts 1:23-26; Acts 6:1-6; Acts 15:22) and church discipline (1 Corinthians 5:4). Any element must be understood from a command, approved example or necessary implication of Scripture.
Old Prospect Baptist Church Position Statement No. 9
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