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Organization of the Church

This article explores the significance of having an organized church and the role of apostolic patterns, traditions, and Christ as the head of the Church. It discusses the qualifications and work of apostles and prophets, as well as the importance of distinguishing between true and false prophets. Additionally, it addresses the requirement for men and women in the church and the rejection of false teachings.

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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 Eph. 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 Christ • Jn. 16:7-11 convict • 2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant • Eph. 2:19-22 foundation

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

  9. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women 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

  10. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women Work 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

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

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