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THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH By James A. Udu

INTRODUCTION: The next three lessons deal with the origin of the Church  from the viewpoints of [1] Time, and [2] authority, That is, when did the Church begin and by whose authority was it built? Whose authority controls it? All need to learn well the answers to these important questions. Particular stress should be given […]

SALVATION AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

INTRODUCTION God does the saving. Salvation is the pardon or forgiveness of sin by God. The Church, then, does not do the saving. The question is, “Can anyone enjoy the salvation that God has provided without being in the Church of God?” The Essentiality and Importance of The Church is Seen in Christ’s Own Attitude […]

MINISTRY TO POOR BY JAMES AGWU UDU

THE LESSON AS TAUGHT BY CHRIST  1. The good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37. 2.  Opportunity to do good to one in need Lk. 10:36-37;Gal. 6:10. 3.  those who should have been first to help, passed him by the Priest and the Levite Lk. 10:31-32. 4.  Samaritan, though he was hated and despised by the Jews, had […]

THEME: CHURCH GOVERNMENT

Topic: THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH   INTRODUCTION. We undertake a study in the next four lessons of the divine plan for the organization of the Church. The scriptures furnish us unto a plan of Church government as well as a plan of worship and work. To believe in and accept God’s word as a […]

MEMBERSHIP – IT’S RESPONSIBLITIES BY JAMES A. UDU

INTRODUCTION Every relationship in life that is worth while involves responsibilities. Membership in the church of God bestows  upon one the highest and holiest privileges and blessings and, therefore, involves the greatest responsibility and most serious obligations. Some of these responsibilities of membership in the church are:    LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP Since the congregation is […]

GUIDANCE FOR THE NEW YEAR —BY JAMES A. UDU

INTRODUCTION: The beginning of a new year is always a good time to make plans. But in our plans at all times we need guidance. We may not think so, but we do.  By guidance I mean The act or process of guiding, Advice or counseling on some….. “THOU SHALL GUIDE ME” PSALMS 73:24 A.  […]

EVANGELISM MISSION OF THE CHURCH —BY JAMES A. UDU

Introduction The next four lessons are given  to a discussion and study of the mission of the Church. It should be remembered that as a divine institution the Church has a divine mission. It is neither political, nor social, but altogether spiritual in its design. Its concern is not the entertainment of people but the […]

CHURCH FINANCES —Bro. Emeke Ugbaja

INTRODUCTION The church of God is engaged in the greatest mission under heaven. Money is an absolute requite in carrying on its work and hence the proper use of money becomes an important theme in the new testament & assumes an important place in the Christian life. The first sin in Jerusalem church that we […]

CHILD DEDICATION IN CHURCHES TODAY —By James A. Udu

Introduction: It has become a norm in denominational churches that their women after birth stays at home for three months during which they print an invitation card inviting friends and well wishers to their child’s dedication on a said date in their churches. Some times members of the Lord’s Church will forfeit their allegiant  to […]