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![]() The New Testament Church Meeting How is it then, brethren? When ye come together, everyone of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two or at the most by three, and that by course, and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If anything be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church. What! Came the word of God out from you? Or came it to you only? If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently, and in order. Man's Traditional Way to Conduct Church Meeting 1 Co 14:26-40 (KJV) How is it then, brethren? When ye come together, the pastor hath a doctrine, and the minister of music hath psalms. Let all things be done unto edifying. If anyone besides the pastor hath a doctrine, let him not speak; let him hold his peace. Let him sit in the pew, and face the back of the neck of the person which sitteth ahead of him. Let the people keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith church tradition. But if they will learn anything, let them ask their pastor after the service, for it is a shame for a layman to speak in the church. For the pastor, he hath a seminary degree, and the layman, he hath not so lofty a degree. If any man desire to remain a church member in good standing, let him acknowledge that what I write to you is the command of the denominational headquarters. But if any man ignore this, he shall be promptly escorted out the door by the ushers. Wherefore brothers, covet not to speak in the church. Let all things be done decently and in the order in which it hath been written in the church bulletin. Marshall "Rusty" Entrekin and his wife Julie have seven children. They meet in a church that practices participatory meetings in Kennesaw, GA. He is a B.A. theology graduate of Louisiana College (SBC), where he was an active preacher in the BSU preaching team. He has served as an interim pastor, and on the staff of a church in Louisiana. Since then, Rusty has been a leader in teams that started several house churches in North Georgia. If you wish to discuss this article, or to visit his church, he can be contacted by email at rentrekin@earthlink.net. | Tradition Has Replaced The Word Of God | Tradition Has Replaced The Word Of God, Pt. 2 | A Christian's Statement of Faith | The Acts Church vrs. Tradition | The Spirit of Saul Rules Today | Wake Up And Watch! | The Passion of Christ | Four Major USA Prophets And My Dream | Matthew 16: An Endtime Parallel | My Testimony | Barna Poll: Millions Leaving Traditional Church | The House Church Movement | | Return Home | Tithing and Giving | Prayer and Fasting | Bible Study and Bible Study Helps | Mystery Babylon | Antichrist Revealed | The New World Order | Israel in Bible Prophecy | Home Schooling | BLOG | Email | |
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