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

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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 Presentation

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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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OrganizationOrganization of of the the Church ChurchFive Lessons on the Lord’s Church