Theme: Principles of Bible interpretationIn this first message of the series, Mr. Crawford examines the groundwork for applying the scriptures to our practice. This message explains the various laws of interpreting scripture including: Law of Context - Law of Relevance - Law of Positive Pattern - Law of Total Mention - Law of Plain Sense - Law of Grammar - Law of First Mention - Law of Progressive Mention - Law of Distinction.

A simple description of the word Church - In this session, the word church is defined as it is found in the Bible. Church refers to either a local company of believers or the Universal Church called in the Bible as the church which is his body.

Significant distinctions between the local church and the Church which is His Body.

The Lord's Supper - This session explores the scriptures that support a weekly communion service, who should participate and the spiritual meaning behind the event. - Acts 2: 41-47; 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30; 1 Corinthians 16; Acts 20:7

Sovereign Display of Headship in the Assembly - Assemblies teach that women are to cover their head, wear long hair and be silent. Are these 19th century traditions or does the Bible say these practices are meant for today? 1 Corinthians 11

Spiritual Dependence of an Assembly - Assemblies should be sensitive to the Holy Spirit in all aspects. He is the leader of the assembly, the source of our worship and spiritual gifts.

Assembly Gospel Testimony - Assemblies owe their existance to regular gospel outreach. What does the Bible say about an assembly's part in the Great Commision?

Reception to an Assembly - A controversy among assemblies - Should the membership of an assembly be restricted to those who share the doctrine of the assembly and demonstrate a holy life, or can any saved person join? Is the Breaking of Bread meeting different from other meetings?

Assembly Discipline What does the Bible say to do when a believer in the assembly sins?

Outline The Motive for Christian Living The Lord Jesus had only one purpose in life - to please his Father in Heaven. The Mind for Christian Living The Lord Jesus had a pure mind. It was impossible for him to sin due to his nature. The Manner for Christian Living The Lord Jesus had a life that was without sin. His life was literally without reproach. Scripture Readings 2 Cor 5:11-15 Philippians 4:5-13 5 Philippians 2:5-13 1 Timothy 2:1-3 1 Timothy 2: 14-15

OutlineOur witness in the world Our witness in the assembly Our witness in the family Scripture Readings 2 Cor 5:11-15; Colossians 3; Ephesians 5

Outline - The Power of the Spirit of God gives us the power for effective christian living - The Power of the Scriptures gives us the power for effective christian living - The Power of the Sanctuary gives us the power for effective christian living Scripture Readings - Acts 1:8; Romans 7; Galatians 5; 1 Timothy 4; John 17; Luke 11; Psalm 73

Outline - The Power of the Spirit of God gives us the power for effective christian living - The Power of the Scriptures gives us the power for effective christian living - The Power of the Sanctuary gives us the power for effective christian living Scripture Readings - Acts 1:8; Romans 7; Gal 5; 1 Timothy 4; John 17; Luke 11; Psalm 73

OutlineOur witness in the world Our witness in the assembly Our witness in the family Scripture Readings - 1 Peter 2:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:20-22; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 1 John 2:14-17; 1 Peter 5:8-10

Outline - Our witness in the world Our witness in the assembly Our witness in the family Scripture Readings - 1 Peter 2:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:20-22; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 1 John 2:14-17; 1 Peter 5:8-10

OutlineThe Path of the Godly The Promise of Grace The Prospect of Glory Scripture Readings 2 Tim 3:10-14; Matthew 5:10-12; 1 Peter 2:11-21; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 1 Peter 5:10

Outline - The Path of the Godly The Promise of Grace The Prospect of Glory Scripture Readings 2 Tim 3:10-14; Matthew 5:10-12; 1 Peter 2:11-21; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 1 Peter 5:10

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006Report on the work of the Lord in El Salvador.

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference

Langstaff Gospel Hall (Toronto, Ontario) 2006 Missionary Conference