Is there anywhere in the bible that shows that Christians would be an organized people?

Question

Are those who are faithful servants of God simply individuals who are scattered in the various churches of Christendom?

Answer 1

These are some of the reasons why i believe in organized religion. Please read below. (Mind you, I respect other religions, i was once a catholic and i have relatives who are still catholic)

Early Christians Benefited by Being Organized

At Pentecost 33 C.E., Jehovah poured out his holy spirit, not upon a few isolated believers, but upon a group of men and women who came together “at the same place,” namely, in an upper room in the city of Jerusalem. (Acts 2:1) At that time, the Christian congregation, which became an international organization, was formed. This proved to be a real blessing for those early disciples. Why? For one thing, they had been given an important assignment—that of preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom eventually “in all the inhabited earth.” (Matthew 24:14) In the congregation new converts could learn from experienced fellow believers how to carry on the preaching work.

Soon the Kingdom message spread far beyond the walls of Jerusalem. Between 62 and 64 C.E., the apostle Peter wrote his first letter to Christians who were “scattered about in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” all in modern-day Turkey. (1 Peter 1:1) There were also believers in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus, Greece, Crete, and Italy. As Paul wrote to the Colossians in 60-61 C.E., the good news had been “preached in all creation that is under heaven.”—Colossians 1:23.

A second benefit of associating with an organization was the encouragement Christians could give to one another. In association with the congregation, Christians could hear inspiring discourses, study the Sacred Scriptures together, share faith-strengthening experiences, and join fellow believers in prayer. (1 Corinthians, chapter 14) And mature men could “shepherd the flock of God.”—1 Peter 5:2.

As members of the congregation, Christians also got to know one another and came to love one another. Far from feeling burdened by their association with the congregation, the early Christians were built up and strengthened by it.—Acts 2:42; 14:27; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Colossians 4:15, 16.

Another reason that the united worldwide congregation, or organization, was needed was to promote unity. Christians learned to “speak in agreement.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) This was vital. Members of the congregation came from a variety of educational and social backgrounds. They spoke different languages, and they had obvious differences in personality. (Acts 2:1-11) At times, there were honest differences of opinion. However, Christians were helped to resolve such differences within the congregation.—Acts 15:1, 2; Philippians 4:2, 3.

Serious questions that could not be handled by local elders were referred to mature traveling overseers, such as Paul. Vital doctrinal matters were referred to a central governing body located in Jerusalem. The governing body was initially made up of the apostles of Jesus Christ but was later extended to include older men of the congregation in Jerusalem. Each congregation recognized the God-given authority of the governing body and its representatives to organize the ministry, appoint men to positions of service, and make decisions on doctrinal matters. When an issue was settled by the governing body, the congregations accepted the decision and “rejoiced over the encouragement.”—Acts 15:1, 2, 28, 30, 31.

Yes, Jehovah used an organization in the first century. But what about today?

We Need an Organization Today

Like their first-century counterparts, Jehovah’s Witnesses today take seriously the commission to preach the good news of the Kingdom. One way they carry out this work is by distributing Bibles and Bible study aids, which calls for organization.

Christian publications must be carefully prepared, checked for accuracy, printed, and then shipped to the congregations. In turn, individual Christians must volunteer to bring the literature to those who want to read it. The Kingdom message has reached millions in this way. Publishers of the good news endeavor to carry out their preaching activity in an orderly fashion, ensuring that no part of the territory is overworked while other parts are neglected. All of this calls for organization.

Since “God is not partial,” Bibles and Bible literature must be translated. (Acts 10:34) Currently, this magazine is available in 132 languages, and its companion, Awake!, is published in 83 languages. That requires well-organized teams of translators around the world.

Members of the congregation receive encouragement when they attend Christian meetings and assemblies. There they hear stimulating Bible discourses, study the Scriptures together, share upbuilding experiences, and join with fellow worshipers in prayer. And as their brothers in the first century, they enjoy faith-strengthening visits from loving traveling overseers. Thus, Christians today form “one flock, one shepherd.”—John 10:16.

Of course, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not perfect, any more tha

Answer 2

That is partially right, all chruch people are not saved and all saved people are not christians, an incontrovertable fact. I have included some scriptures, words and definitions for your perusal.  There is a body in this world, the church, the body(spiritually) of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is the root and ground of truth, which alone was give the commission to preach,teach and baptize and which alone was annointed with the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts.  Now the word speaks expressly to not forsake the assemblying together and much the more as the end time is seen approaching.  Further God is not the author of confusion but of ordiliness as the assembly should be.  Israel was the chruch in the wilderness, called out of Egypt as an assyembly as the chosen of God due to HIS promises to Abraham, Issac and Jacob.  Under the new testament of grace and not law it was from this first assembly that came the disciples that adhered to John the Baptist and then Christ and the apostles.church <ekklesia>

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06951.  lhq  qahal,  kaw-hawl'

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from 6950; assemblage (usually concretely):--assembly, company, congregation, multitude.

1577.  ekklhsia  ekklesia,  ek-klay-see'-ah

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from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564; a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):--assembly, church.

Heb 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, {written:

Ac 7:38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

Answer 3

We are called His 'peculiar people' and we are just 'pilgrims passin through'.''  

Answer 4

The Greek word that church is translated from in the Bible is ekklesia. It means called out assembly.

Answer 5

Yes. The New Testament is mostly letters to Churches...obviously organized. There is a hierarchy, in which it is obvious that Peter is the leader. There is the passing on of authority from the Apostles to others. This would certainly show they were organized.