The Local Church was important in the New Testament. Most of the Apostle Paul’s letters were written to Local Churches with Elders and Pastors that preached the same Message as Paul who was the Prophet Messenger to the first Age of the Church.
In fact, they were told in the strongest of words to preach the same Message, and no one was to ever change it, not even Paul himself or an angel from heaven. To do so would be to place one under the greatest curse for future judgement.
CAN ANYONE CHANGE THE ORGINAL ORDER?
Dare anyone, to change the order of the Local Church and what has been placed in the church for its edification.
Gal 1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
The Apostle left Titus in Crete to set in order that which was lacking. They were a local church but lacked something to be in proper Apostolic Order. He was to ordain Elders with qualifications and the ability to use sound doctrine to exhort and convince. Titus 1:9 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.
THE LAMB'S PROTECTION, THE CHURCH
The Chief Shepherd has provided a LOCAL CHURCH for His flock, which we call the church, and by this provided what we need for our protection.
William Branham as a prophet Messager in the likeness of the Apostle Paul speaking of Revelation 5:6 identified the symbols. Rev 5:6 …a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Quote: “Seven horns” was the seven churches, see, the seven church ages, because that was the Lamb’s protection. What He protected His rights with on earth was a God-sent Group of people that protected; see, the horn on the Lamb.
63-0317E — The Breach Between The Seven Church Ages And The Seven Seals
Rev. William Marrion Branham
Unquote: Thank God for that protection, the Church through the Seven Ages, DON’T TOUCH IT, God has established it to protect His rights on earth. A God-sent Group of people.
Pastor Bill Ivy, Living Word Tabernacle, Campbell MO USA