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  • If at first you do not succeed, try reading the instructions. - 333
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  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)  

Question: Where were the seven churches in Asia?
  Answer: The seven churches in Asia were: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. - 36
  Reference: Revelation 1:11b

Question: Who is the church?
  Answer: The church is a group of Christians who get together for religious worship services. It can also include all Christian believers. - 134

Question: What is a church building?
  Answer: A church building is used for the public Christian worship of God. - 135

Question: What is religion?
  Answer: Religion is your belief, faith and relationship with God the creator of the universe. It is how you live your life, obey a moral code and worship God. - 154


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  Words of Wisdom  

My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God.   Deuteronomy 32:2, 3 


For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.   Job 11:4 


For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.   Proverbs 4:2 


Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.   Isaiah 28:9 


They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.   Isaiah 29:24 


But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.   Jeremiah 10:8 


And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.   Matthew 7:28, 29 


But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.   Matthew 15:9 


Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.   Matthew 16:12 


And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.   Matthew 22:33 


And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.   Mark 1:22 


And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.   Mark 1:27 


And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.   Mark 4:2-4 


Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.   Mark 7:7 


And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.   Mark 11:18 


And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.   Mark 12:38-40 


And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.   Luke 4:32 


Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.   John 7:16, 17 


The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.   John 18:19 


And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.   Acts 2:42 


Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.   Acts 5:28 


Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.   Acts 13:12 


And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.   Acts 17:19, 20 


But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.   Romans 6:17 


Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.   Romans 16:17 


Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.   1 Corinthians 14:6-9 


How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.   1 Corinthians 14:26 


That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.   Ephesians 4:14-16 


Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.   Colossians 2:22, 23 


As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.   1 Timothy 1:3, 4 


For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.   1 Timothy 1:10, 11 


Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.   1 Timothy 4:1-3 


If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.   1 Timothy 4:6 


Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.   1 Timothy 4:13 


Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.   1 Timothy 4:16 


Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.   1 Timothy 5:17 


Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.   1 Timothy 6:1-5 


But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.   2 Timothy 3:10, 11 


All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.   2 Timothy 3:16, 17 


Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.   2 Timothy 4:2-4 


Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.   Titus 1:9 


But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.   Titus 2:1, 2 


In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.   Titus 2:7-10 


Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.   Hebrews 6:1, 2 


Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.   Hebrews 13:9 


Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.   2 John 1:9-11 


But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.   Revelation 2:14, 15 


But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.   Revelation 2:24 



  Comments and Quotes  

59% of churches in America (excluding Catholic/orthodox) are sized from 7-99 congregants. So, the vast majority of churches sport under 100 people. The next 35% sit at 100-499 congregants. So, all in all, 94% of churches are below 500 members in regular attendance. - Jerald Sheets - 268


You shouldn't have to bribe people to go to church. You don't come to a church like this just to play games. You come to say yes to Jesus. - Walter Hallam - 51


You have 200 years of church music to choose from. Every generation has both good and bad songs, and everyone has their favorite songs. We should sing a mix of the very best songs regardless of when it was written. Make sure that the words are theologically correct, and the songs are singable. - Ron Rooks - 31


Do you have faith in God? - 84


When did you last bring someone to Christ? - Canterbury - 185


We have long cherished our religious freedoms. - Jeffrey Donaldson - 180




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