Paul emphasizes the importance of the church assembling for worship, unity, and edification, primarily in 1 Corinthians. Key verses include 1 Corinthians 11:18, 11:20, and 14:26, which describe coming together as a church to partake in the Lord's Supper and edify one another, rather than causing division.
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Key Verses on Assembling (Pauline & Related):
1 Corinthians 14:26: "What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be done for edification" (NABRE).
1 Corinthians 11:18: "For, in the first place, when you assemble as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and I partly believe it" (ESV).
1 Corinthians 11:20: "When you meet together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat" (ESV).
Hebrews 10:24-25 (Often cited alongside Paul's teachings): "...not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another..." (ESV).
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Purpose of the Assembly:
Unity and Edification: The focus is on building up the body of Christ, not just gathering, and ensuring all things are done for growth.
Orderly Worship: Paul corrected the Corinthian church for disorderly gatherings, emphasizing that the assembly should reflect orderly worship, not chaos.
Partaking in the Lord's Supper: The assembly is the designated time for communion.
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Contextual Phrases:
"When you come together" (1 Cor 11:17, 18, 20, 33, 34).
"When you assemble" (1 Cor 14:26).
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