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HEADS OF THE CHURCH

HEADS OF THE CHURCH. Eph. 1:19-23. Some Of The Biggest Problems…. In the earthly church are the desire for prominence and to have my own way. From the apostles question, “Who is the greatest among us”, to Diotrophes, to today’s MVP. This hasn’t changed as much as it should.

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HEADS OF THE CHURCH

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  1. HEADS OF THE CHURCH Eph. 1:19-23

  2. Some Of The Biggest Problems… • In the earthly church are the desire for prominence and to have my own way. • From the apostles question, “Who is the greatest among us”, to Diotrophes, to today’s MVP. This hasn’t changed as much as it should. • The problems play out in different ways.

  3. Apostolic Succession • When we study this, it isn’t to see who took Judas place as much as which place can I take. • Judas to Mathias – Acts 1 • James to Paul? James dies in 12:2, Paul chosen in ch. 9. • Whose place did Barnabas take? Acts 14:14 • James, the Lord’s brother – Gal. 1:19

  4. Apostolic Realization Apostles weren’t “the boss”. Jesus is still “head.” Limits on authority – “shall have been bound in heaven…” No distinction between them – Gal. 2:6f; 2 Cor 12:11-12 Apostolic limitation – They revealed the mind of God – Eph. 3:1ff. How many times must that be done?

  5. A Temporary Position • One who traveled with Jesus, and who witnessed the resurrected Lord – Acts 1:21-22. • One who performed the “signs” of an apostle – 2 Cor. 12:12. • No “new” revelation, no modern day miracles. • No exaltation for men or women today.

  6. But…We Install a Corporate Structure • CEO Paul. • His Executives were Timothy, Titus, Silas. Each of them ruled an area, and had their own assistants. • With Board meetings – Acts 15 • Again, a desire to enforce our will on the majority.

  7. God’s Way Still Stands • Christ is still head, and rules thru His word – Rom. 1:16 • Ministers, elders, deacons and members follow Him. • No church exercised dominion over another. • Macedonia and Greece encouraged to assist Jerusalem during famine. • God’s way works. And works best.

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