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Organization of the Church

Explore the importance of the organization of the church through lessons on apostolic patterns, qualifications of apostles, prophets, and elders, and the responsibilities of Christians. Discover the biblical principles behind the organization of the church according to Christ's law.

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

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

  14. Elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to. . . . Plurality Qualifications 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

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

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