Elements of New Testament Assemblies

Prayer

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;”  1 Timothy 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:41-42

Public Reading of Scripture

“Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13

Exhortation from the Brethren

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but exhorting one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23–25, 1 Timothy 4:13, Rom 12:6-8

Singing Psalms, Hymns, Spiritual songs

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body, and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with gratefulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:15–16, Ephesians 5:18–21

Teaching Doctrine

“Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Corinthians 12:28, James 3:1, Ephesians 4:11-12

The Lord’s Supper

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matt 26:26-29. Luke 22:14-22, Mark 14:22-26 , 1 Cor 11:20-21, 1 Cor 5:11, 1 Cor 10:16, 1 Cor 11:27-29

Fellowship and Love Feast

So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Acts 2:41-42, Jude 1:12, Acts 20:7–8