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HOW C HURCHES MAKE DECISIONS

HOW C HURCHES MAKE DECISIONS. ACTS 6, 15. Acts 6. Contributions at apostles’ feet Acts 4:32-37 A situation arose v.1 Apostles called and consulted the church v.2-4 God thru apostles gave the qualifications v.3 Church selected the deacons v.3,5 Apostles appointed them v.5,6

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HOW C HURCHES MAKE DECISIONS

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  1. HOW CHURCHES MAKE DECISIONS ACTS 6, 15

  2. Acts 6 • Contributions at apostles’ feet Acts 4:32-37 • A situation arose v.1 • Apostles called and consulted the churchv.2-4 • God thru apostles gave the qualificationsv.3 • Churchselected the deaconsv.3,5 • Apostles appointed them v.5,6 • Evangelists appointed eldersTitus 1:5-11; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Acts 14:23 • Holy Spirit made them overseers Acts 20:28 • Same way God chooses the saved Eph.1:4-5

  3. Acts 11 • Another situation arose v.27-28 • Disciples determined to do what they could to help v.29 • Sent it by Barnabas and Saul (Paul) v.30 • Sent to the eldersv.30 • Not to do the work of deacons Acts 6:2-4 • Benevolence is spiritual fellowship 2 Cor. 8:4 • Eldersoversee the flock, know who is a member that can receive fellowship Heb. 13:17 1 Peter 5:1-4

  4. Acts 15 • Another situation arose v.1 • Church sent Paul & Barnabas to the source (Jerusalem) v.2 • To confirm truth not to reveal it Gal. 1:11-12 • Apostles elders, and church received them v.4 • Paul’s private meeting with James, Peter, & John Gal. 2:1-10 • Apostles & elders met v.6 • “Men and brethren” (all men) v.7 • All the multitude was presentv.12 • James made a suggestion v. 19-21 • Apostles, elders, & church agreed v.22-29

  5. Acts 15 • Apostles, elders, & church chose men to go with the letter v.22 • Decrees were from the apostles & elders16:4 Conclusions • If all assembled, only men spoke 1 Cor. 14:34-35 • Any can make a suggestion • Opportunities are given to make objections • Elders are not businessmen but shepherds • Elders make final decisions • All is to be done to edify the church

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