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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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OrganizationOrganization of of the the Church ChurchFive Lessons on the Lord’s Church
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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
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Christ is Head of the ChurchMatt. 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
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ApostlesEph. 4:11 apostle: one sent general sense:
Heb. 3:1 JesusHeb. 3:1 Jesus Acts 14:4, 14 Paul, BarnabasActs 14:4, 14 Paul, Barnabas 2 Cor. 8:23 Titus2 Cor. 8:23 Titus Gal. 1:19 JamesGal. 1:19 James
fourteen selected by Jesus: twelve, Matthias, Paultwelve, Matthias, Paul
false apostles: Rev. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3-4, 12-15Rev. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3-4, 12-15
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ApostlesEph. 4:11 apostle: one sent
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, 1 Cor. 9:1-2; 15:5-8 Paul, BarnabasBarnabas 2 Cor. 12:11-12; Rom. 15:18-19
apostolic miraculous power Acts 2:43 Pentecost forwardActs 2:43 Pentecost forward Acts 8:17-19 impart to othersActs 8:17-19 impart to others
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ApostlesEph. 4:11 apostle: one sent
Qualifications
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 ChristMatt. 16:19 law of Christ Jn. 16:7-11 convictJn. 16:7-11 convict 2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant Eph. 2:19-22 foundationEph. 2:19-22 foundation
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ProphetsEph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forthQualifications 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
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ProphetsEph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forthQualifications
Men and women men in church, heads uncovered women outside church, heads covered
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ProphetsEph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forthQualifications
Men and womenWork 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
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ProphetsEph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forthQualifications
Men and womenWork
False prophets 2 Th. 2:8-12 fake miracles
2 Pet. 2 allure with sin and lust Gal. 1:6-9 must reject Bible to believe
Acts 13:6-11 ElymasActs 13:6-11 Elymas
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EldersEph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishopWords referring to. . . . Acts 11:30 1 Tim. 3:2 Acts 20:17
PastorShepherd
Poim‘n
BishopOverseer
Episkopos
ElderPresbyter
Presbuteros
English Words
Greek Words
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EldersEph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishopWords referring to. . . .Plurality Acts 14:23 every church, plurality Tit. 1:5 appointment, plurality Acts 20:28-30 apostasy of elders
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EldersEph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishopWords referring to. . . .PluralityQualifications 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:6-9
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EldersEph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishopWords referring to. . . .PluralityQualificationsWork 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
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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
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DeaconsDiakonos: 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”
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EvangelistsA messenger of good, preacherSupport 1 Tim. 5:18
Qualities
Qualities of Evangelists
Continuing in things learned in Scriptures
Gently correcting those in opposition
Fleeing lusts, pursing righteousness
Diligent, accurately handling word
Free from sin
Paying close attention to self and teaching
Example to believers
Disciplined for purpose of godliness
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EvangelistsA messenger of good, preacherSupport 1 Tim. 5:18
QualitiesWork
Work of Evangelists
Appoint elders
Entrust the gospel to faithful men
Warn against apostasy
Equip and build up saints
Baptize
reprove, rebuke, exhort
in season and out of season
Preach the word
Teach sound doctrine
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TeachersOne who instructs and trainsResponsibility Ja. 3:1
Qualities
Heb. 5:11-14False teachers 2 Pet. 2:1 swift destruction Gal. 1:6-9 accursed
Qualities of Teachers
Able to teach
Faithful
Senses trained to discern good and evil
Skilled in the word of righteousness
Learned elementary principles
Not dell of hearing
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TeachersOne who instructs and trainsResponsibility Ja. 3:1
QualitiesWork
Heb. 5:11-14False teachers 2 Pet. 2:1 swift destruction Gal. 1:6-9 accursed
Work of Teachers
Older teaching younger
Equipping of saints
Teach lost
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SaintsOne 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. . . .
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OrganizationOrganization of of the the Church ChurchFive Lessons on the Lord’s Church