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Organization of the Church

Organization of the Church. Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church. Why is it important?. Phil. 3:17 walk by apostolic pattern. 1 Cor. 4:16 imitate the apostles. 2 Th. 2:15 keep apostolic traditions. Tit. 1:5; 1 Cor. 14:40 orderly.

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Organization of the Church

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  1. Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

  2. Why is it important? Phil. 3:17 walk by apostolic pattern • 1 Cor. 4:16 imitate the apostles • 2 Th. 2:15 keep apostolic traditions Tit. 1:5; 1 Cor. 14:40 orderly • 1 Cor. 11:34 or bring judgment upon • Mk. 7:6-9 or vain • 1 Cor. 11:17 or for the worse 2 Jn. 1:9; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Jesus’ church • 1 Cor. 9:21 according to Christ’s law

  3. Christ is Head of the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Jesus has all authority • Col. 1:18 He’s head of the church Eph. 5:22-24 subject in everything • Heb. 5:9 obey Jesus • 2 Tim. 3:16-17 as revealed in word If organized with any other document... • Mk. 7:6-9; Col. 2:20-23; 2 Jn. 1:9 Where is the church headquarters? • Col. 1:18; Heb. 8:1

  4. Apostles Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent • general sense: • Heb. 3:1 Jesus • Acts 14:4, 14 Paul, Barnabas • 2 Cor. 8:23 Titus • Gal. 1:19 James • fourteen selected by Jesus: • twelve, Matthias, Paul • false apostles: • Rev. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3-4, 12-15

  5. Apostles Qualifications • Matt. 28:18-20; Gal. 1:1 ordained • Acts 1:21-22 saw Christ, witness resurrection • 1 Cor. 9:1-2; 15:5-8 Paul, Barnabas • 2 Cor. 12:11-12; Rom. 15:18-19apostolic miraculous power • Acts 2:43 Pentecost forward • Acts 8:17-19 impart to others Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent

  6. Apostles Work • 2 Cor. 5:20 ambassadors • Jn. 15:26-27; Acts 1:6-8 testify • Mk. 16:15-16 preach • Matt. 16:19 law of Christ • Jn. 16:7-11 convict • 2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant • Eph. 2:19-22 foundation Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent Qualifications

  7. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications • Deut. 18:15, 20-22 prophesies true • Matt. 7:15-20 fruits • Acts 2:17-18 appointed by Lord • Acts 8:17-19; 19:6 laying on of apostle’s hands

  8. Prophets Men and women • men in church, heads uncovered • women outside church, heads covered Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications

  9. Prophets Work • Eph. 3:4-5 spoke word of God • 1 Tim. 4:14 revealed God’s counsel • 1 Cor. 14:37 distinguish between. . . . • Acts 15; 1 Cor. 14 encouraged. . . . • Acts 11:27-28 foretold future events Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women

  10. Prophets False prophets • 2 Th. 2:8-12 fake miracles • Acts 13:6-11 Elymas • 2 Pet. 2 allure with sin and lust • Gal. 1:6-9 must reject Bible to believe Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women Work

  11. Elders Greek Words English Words Presbuteros ElderPresbyter Episkopos BishopOverseer Poim‘n PastorShepherd Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to. . . . • Acts 11:30 1 Tim. 3:2 Acts 20:17

  12. Elders Plurality • Acts 14:23 every church, plurality • Tit. 1:5 appointment, plurality • Acts 20:28-30 apostasy of elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to. . . .

  13. Elders Qualifications • 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:6-9 Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to. . . . Plurality

  14. Elders Work and responsibility • Acts 20:28 on guard, self and flock • Matt. 7:3-5 self first, then others • 1 Pet. 5:2 shepherd, oversee • 1 Tim. 3:5 take care of church • 1 Pet. 5:3 examples, not lords • Heb. 13:17 give account, judgment Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to. . . . Plurality Qualifications

  15. Christians’ Responsibility • 1 Th. 5:12-13 appreciate, esteem • 1 Tim. 5:17-18 honor, support • 1 Tim. 5:19-20 not receive accusation • Heb. 13:7 imitate • Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 5:5 obey, submit • Ja. 5:14-15 call on for help • 2 Cor.5:10 judged

  16. Deacons Diakonos: servant, minister, attendant • Rom. 16:1; 1 Tim.4:6 general sense • Phil. 1:1 special sense Qualifications • 1 Tim. 3:8-12 Work • Acts 6:1-4 serve, “in charge of”

  17. Evangelists Qualities of Evangelists Disciplined for purpose of godliness A messenger of good, preacher Example to believers Support Paying close attention to self and teaching • 1 Tim. 5:18 Free from sin Qualities Diligent, accurately handling word Fleeing lusts, pursing righteousness Gently correcting those in opposition Continuing in things learned in Scriptures

  18. Evangelists Work of Evangelists Preach the word A messenger of good, preacher • in season and out of season Support • reprove, rebuke, exhort • 1 Tim. 5:18 Baptize Qualities Equip and build up saints Work Warn against apostasy Entrust the gospel to faithful men Appoint elders Teach sound doctrine

  19. Teachers Qualities of Teachers Not dell of hearing One who instructs and trains Learned elementary principles Responsibility Skilled in the word of righteousness • Ja. 3:1 Senses trained to discern good and evil • Heb. 5:11-14 Faithful False teachers Able to teach • 2 Pet. 2:1 swift destruction • Gal. 1:6-9 accursed Qualities

  20. Teachers Work of Teachers Equipping of saints One who instructs and trains Older teaching younger Responsibility Teach lost • Ja. 3:1 • Heb. 5:11-14 False teachers • 2 Pet. 2:1 swift destruction • Gal. 1:6-9 accursed Qualities Work

  21. Saints One who has been sanctified and is holy • 2 Th. 1:10 saints, believe • 2 Th. 1:8 know God, obey gospel All Christians are saints • Eph. 1:1 “in Christ” • Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27 baptized into. . . .

  22. Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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