OrganizationOrganization of of the the Church ChurchFive 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

ProphetsEph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forthQualifications

Men and women men in church, heads uncovered women outside church, heads covered

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

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

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

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

EldersEph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishopWords referring to. . . .PluralityQualifications 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:6-9

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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. . . .

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