Who rules the church? Who is in charge of the local church, and why? Why should we submit ourselves to the leadership of men when we are followers of Jesus Christ? What does the Bible say about what positions, or offices, there are in the local church? Can women fill these positions? Can local church government be abused? How can such abuse be prevented? All these questions are answered from the clear teaching of God's word.
Once again, a number of scriptures are referred to, and you might like to note them before listening. They are, in order of reference: Hebrews 13.1, Titus 1.5-7, Acts 6, Acts 14.21-23, Acts 11.19-21, Ephesians 4.11-12, 1 Timothy 5.17-18, 1 Corinthians 9.14, 1 Corinthians 14.34, 1 Timothy 2.12, and Philippians 4.3.
As with all the messages in the 'Bible Basics' series, the intention is to provide a brief and basic overview of the matter at hand. There are in-depth academic treatments of these topics in other places for those who seek deeper edification. |