Acts 16:4-5
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
Again we see Paul giving a pattern of ministry as he traveled to the churches around the area, teaching the agreed upon elements of sound faith. The elders and apostles under leading and authority of God's Spirit recorded the essentials of Christ's teaching, then Paul and company went to instruct and strengthen the faith of His followers. This led to more being added to the church, the body of Christ. So we have statements of faith and council decrees that capture the Bible truths that are foundational, and teach with those as a guide to build others up.
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