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1. 203 The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:10-14
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Sunday School worksheets including crossword, wordfind, coloring page and fill-in-the-blank story reviews.
Created on 28 June 2006
2. 202 Who is the Greatest? Matthew 18:1-5
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Sunday School worksheets including crossword, wordfind, coloring page and fill-in-the-blank story reviews.
Created on 28 June 2006
3. Gospel Hall FAQ
(FAQs about the Gospel Hall)
What is a Gospel Hall? Gospel Hall the name of the building where Christians meet to “gather to the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Matthew 18:20).  The churches who meet in Gospel Halls are sometimes ...
Created on 21 June 2006
4. Gathering Unto His Name - Histoy of Assemblies
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... Holy Spirit in their midst. They were deeply impressed with the truth of Matthew 18:20. Later, A. N. Groves, Win. Kelly, George Muller, Henry Craik, R. C. Chapman, S. P. Tragelles, C. H. Macintosh, Sir ...
Created on 22 June 2006
5. Gathering Unto His Name - The Pattern of an Assembly
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... assembly is a company of baptized believers (Acts 2:41), gathered unto the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:20; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; 5:4), who meet regularly in a particular locality according ...
Created on 22 June 2006
6. Old Testament History - 6.11 - Naaman, Elisha, Gehazi
(Old Testament History)
... of heaven" (Matthew 18:3). And so Naaman had to learn it. It was well that the relation between himself and his servants was so simple and affectionate ("my father"), that they could address ...
Created on 23 April 2007
7. Study of Important Biblical Distinctions - 6 - JUDICIAL AND PARENTAL FORGIVENESS
(Here\'s the Difference)
... of salvation.  But it is true of parental forgiveness; our Father will not forgive us if we don't forgive one another.     In Matthew 18:23-35 The Lord Jesus told the story of ...
Created on 10 July 2006
8. Gathering Unto His Name - The Seven Meetings of an Assembly
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... is quarantined to the assembly and not known beyond its lim­its. This is very difficult when discipline is appended to another meeting. The meeting that is described in Matthew 18:20 may also have ...
Created on 22 June 2006
9. Gathering Unto His Name - Definitions
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... in Scripture is found in the words of the Lord in Matthew 18:15-20. Using ?the law of first mention? as a key to understanding Scripture, we can confidently say that this first mention of an assembly contains ...
Created on 22 June 2006
10. Is it part of your doctrine that Gospel Hall members do not attend other Christian churches?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... (Matthew 18:20) - the fellowship of the church consists of believers who can identify a time when they received Christ, later were baptized and hold to the doctrines mentioned above.  Those who are ...
Created on 30 July 2010
11. Torrey - Christ -1.2- Divine Attributes of Jesus
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
...  Matthew 18:20 — "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Jesus is present in every place where two or three gather together in His name. ...
Created on 22 May 2007
12. Gathering Unto His Name - Distinctions
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... and the Lord in the midst is their link to each other (Revelation 2:1), and is the Center of each gathering (Matthew 18:20). There are as many as forty differences in the New Testament between the church ...
Created on 22 June 2006
13. About the Church - 04 - The Headship of Christ
(William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
... counted as a heathen man and a publican (Matthew 18:17). Finally, the person must be sound as to the doctrine of Christ (2 John 10). “If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine, receive ...
Created on 13 July 2006
14. How can believers be united today?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... Our testimony will be unified only when believers gather to the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:20) and practice the God-given pattern of Scripture (Acts 2:41, 42). Not mystified by the foggy ...
Created on 18 November 2009
15. Old Testament History - 6.10 - Shunammite and Elisha
(Old Testament History)
... right in the matter (Leviticus 25:39; comp. Matthew 18:25),*  although his action was unjustifiably harsh and selfish. * The Athenian and Roman law equally sanctioned servitude for debt, - in fact, ...
Created on 23 April 2007
16. What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
(Questions about religion, God, church the Bible)
... who profess are in the latter. If such be the case, how can they explain Matthew 5:20 and Matthew 18:3? I was under the impression that both were the same, and that conversion and regeneration also were ...
Created on 09 February 2011
17. History of Gospel Preaching in New Brunswick - 1 - New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Gospel History)
... according to Matthew 18:20. We had two weeks meetings in Timber River 8 miles north of Tidnish. Before we left, we had the pleasure of baptizing two brethren. Then we went to Buctouche, 62 miles north ...
Created on 22 June 2006
18. Will all people eventually be saved?
(Questions about Sin and Salvation)
... probation and restoration of all. Do His words (to quote only one Gospel) in Matthew 10:28; Matthew 13:42; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 25:46, teach universal salvation? The Lord spoke of many passing down the ...
Created on 05 February 2011
19. Foundation Truths of the Gospel - 6 - Salvation
(Ritchie - Foundation Truths of the Gospel)
... Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Timothy 1:15). "The Son of Man is come to save that which was lost" (Matthew 18:11). The Gospel of Salvation. The "glad tidings" sent ...
Created on 11 July 2006
20. Can social discipline be lifted for a person who has been put away from the assembly?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... applies. He is no longer in the class of those from whom believers must withdraw. In Matthew 18:18, the Lord teaches that, because the Lord is in the midst (verse 20), the assembly must carry out Gods ...
Created on 19 November 2009
21. Is it ever God's will for a Christian to marry an unbeliever?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... to His name (Matthew 18:20). Admittedly, some who gather to His name are not fully submitted to His lordship and some who do not gather to His name submit to His lordship to a greater degree. A believer ...
Created on 21 November 2009
22. What can believers do for a believer who is the subject of damaging rumors?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... mention the supporting evidence you had been given. Every attempt should be made to contain the problem (Matthew 18:15). If the rumor arose from a clear case of misunderstanding, don't give the wronged ...
Created on 19 November 2009
23. Is there to be forgiveness without acknowledgment of wrong?
(Questions about Sin and Salvation)
... is referred to in Matthew 18:18 and John 20:23—the “binding or loosing,” the remitting or retaining, of sins, not by ecclesiastical officials, the pretended priests of Christendom, but ...
Created on 05 February 2011
24. What are some of the problem areas in a Christian's thought life?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... mind becomes preoccupied -with such material concerns, the door opens to inordinate desires for material gain - covetousness. Unforgiving thoughts (Matthew 18:35), spite, revenge, and nurtured anger (Ephesians ...
Created on 19 November 2009
25. When should I confront someone who has done something wrong against me?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
Does Matthew 18:15 teach that a believer must seek redress when he is wronged? Some differences between believers are trivial and require tolerance, not redress. In 1 Corinthians 6:7, Paul reproved the ...
Created on 18 November 2009
26. Assembly Characteristics - 06 Discipline
(Assembly Characteristics)
...  Discipline also acts to preserve others from sin as they realize its terrible consequences. In the cases listed in 1 Corinthians 5 (and we believe also in Matthew 18:17), the offender must be put away ...
Created on 22 October 2009
27. Torrey - Angels -2.01- Work on Behalf of the Believer
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... not altogether without reason, that each child of God has an angel assigned to protect him (see Matthew 18:10): Acts 5:19 RV — "But an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and ...
Created on 21 May 2007
28. Sunday School Lesson 611 The Wicked and Unthankful Servant
(Sunday School Lessons and Activities for Kids)
Lesson: 611 Lesson Name: Wicked & Unthankful Servant Theme: Mercy Reading: Matt. 18:23-35 Memory Verse: Matthew 18:32 Memory Verse Text: I forgave thee all that debt. Point 1: There's a day of ...
Created on 12 February 2008
29. About the Church - 06 - Discipline in the Church
(William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
... to listen to this collective witness results in his being brought before the church. If this latter action should fail, then he is to be counted as an heathen man and a publican (Matthew 18:15-17). Another ...
Created on 13 July 2006
30. My christian friend had an abortion. What should I do?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... on the basis of hearsay, but conclusive, undeniable evidence (Matthew 18:15-17). The elders are then responsible for any action taken. The sanctity of God's assembly must be maintained. It is the dwelling ...
Created on 17 November 2009
31. Sunday School Lesson 900 Introduction by Karen Cox
(Sunday School Lessons by Karen Cox)
... can be 8 1/2 x11 or larger. 1. I've taught first that the “Way to find JOY is to put: Jesus First; Others Second; and Yourself Third - JOY“. 2. Then I teach - “Matthew 18:15-16 If thy brother shall trespass ...
Created on 23 October 2013
32. When should I confront a person who has offended me?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... to pass over a transgression." (Proverbs 19:11). In Matthew 18:22, when the Lord taught Peter to forgive "until seventy times seven," He discouraged keeping count of others' wrongs. ...
Created on 17 November 2009
33. How can we deal with in-law problems?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... in 1 John 4:11,12 to love one another, thus proving the reality of our salvation. If problems have developed between believers, the Lord Jesus taught in Matthew 18:15 that we should discuss and clear up ...
Created on 17 November 2009
34. Assembly Characteristics - 01 Features
(Assembly Characteristics)
... realization of His own presence in the midst of the gathered people of God. It is a place where He desires to meet with His people. This follows the truth expressed in Matthew 18:20. His promised presence ...
Created on 22 October 2009
35. Footnotes - Forgotten Truths
(Sir Robert Anderson - Forgotten Truths)
... of the evil work of Christian advocates of the Higher Criticism apostasy, by whom many a Christian life is wrecked, and multitudes of young Christians are stumbled? (Matthew 18:6.) CHAPTER 12 1 The Expositor's ...
Created on 09 July 2006
36. Does excommunication involve two forms of discipline?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... (Matthew 18:17). D. Oliver ...
Created on 19 November 2009
37. Should a church excommunicate a disagreeable person?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
To what circumstances does Matthew 18:17 apply? "Let him be unto thee as an Aheathen man..." cannot mean "personal withdrawal"; this destroys assembly unity (Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians ...
Created on 18 November 2009
38. What is my responsibility regarding my convictions?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... by its elders, to administer Gods will (Matthew 18:18). Some behavior so clearly denies Christian truth that it requires assembly action, as in 1 Corinthians 5. In contrast, our individual responsibility ...
Created on 19 November 2009
39. Is the teaching of eternal punishment biblical?
(Questions about Eternity, Heaven and Hell)
... 25:46); “fire” (Matthew 18:8); “damnation” (Mark 3:29); “destruction from the presence of the Lord” (2 Thessalonians 1:9). ‘What honest believer, subject to the ...
Created on 08 February 2011
40. Torrey - Man -14.7- How should we pray?
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... and ingratitude of which so many of us are guilty. (See Luke 17:17-18 RV.) Matthew 18:19-20 — "Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ...
Created on 21 May 2007
41. Should I forgive my brother if he refuses to repent?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
In light of Matthew 18:21-22 and Luke 17:3, 4, is a Christian bound to forgive another Christian only if he repents? Every offended Christian ought to be willing to forgive another Christian whether or ...
Created on 17 November 2009
42. Foundation Truths of the Gospel - 2 - Conversion
(Ritchie - Foundation Truths of the Gospel)
... ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3). Apostles of the Lord preached "Repent ye therefore, and be converted" (Acts ...
Created on 11 July 2006
43. Judges - 04 Early Departure and Ephesus
(No King in Israel - History of the Judges)
... that assembly (Matthew 18:18). In the beginning He exercised that control through a man when God instituted a man to rule over creation (Adam, Psalm 8:3-8, Hebrews 2:5-8) but God always intends that man ...
Created on 22 October 2009
44. Should the discipline of one assembly be made known in another?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... ongoing sin (verse 6). Shepherds dealing with the erring person will encourage his restoration and instruct him to express his submission to God regarding this discipline (Matthew 18:15-20) by refraining ...
Created on 17 November 2009
45. Torrey - Christ -4.3- The Love of Christ toward men
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... Jesus Christ loves children. Children had a special attraction for Jesus, and were the objects of his special solicitude and care. Matthew 18:3,6,10 — "And said, Verily, I say unto you, except ...
Created on 22 May 2007
46. Torrey - Man -13.4- How Love to Man is Manifested
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... Matthew 18:15-17 — "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he ...
Created on 21 May 2007
47. Fundamentals -1.05- Bible and Modern Criticism
(The Fundamentals)
... fostered pride and self-conceit, and injured before all the world the authority of both the church and its ministers? Has it not offended Christ’s “little ones?” ( Matthew 18:6,7). And ...
Created on 08 May 2007
48. Judges - 13 Moral Degeneration and Fratricide
(No King in Israel - History of the Judges)
... problems among God’s people should be dealt with on the local level first? Matthew 18:15-17 teaches us that if our brother sin, we are to go to him personally to seek to gain him. Only after we and ...
Created on 22 October 2009
49. Who has the authority to "put away" someone from a church?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
Does Matthew 18:20 teach that overseers put a person away from the assembly? The parable of the straying sheep (verses 12-14) is an important part of the context of Matthew 18:20. The differences between ...
Created on 18 November 2009
50. Assembly Characteristics - 02 Lordship of Christ
(Assembly Characteristics)
... in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 5:4). Thus, they were responsible to make sure they were carrying out the mind of the Lord. This surely follows on from Matthew 18:18, which indicates ...
Created on 22 October 2009
51. Is discipline in the church carried out by all members or just the elders?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... but the special presence of Matthew 18:20 is conditioned on their being gathered together to His Name—”eis to onoma”—that is, not promiscuously or for some social end, a meal or ...
Created on 14 February 2011
52. What did the disciples understand by the phrase "gathered together unto My Name"?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
What did the disciples understand by the phrase "gathered together unto My Name" (Matthew 18:20)? The disciples did not lack acquaintance with the Old Testament. Their minds may have gone to ...
Created on 19 November 2009