The Lord’s Church – Saved Sinners

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The Lord’s Church – Saved Sinners Precious souls – saved by Precious blood. 1 Pet. 1:16 Christ’s body is not made of perfect people – but people being made into a perfect body. Eph. 4:11-13 The result is that we – the saved – are a work in progress. Phil. 3:12-16

The Church – Filled With Immaturity Immorality. Cp. 2 Cor. 12:21 Tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine. Eph. 4:14 Quarrels among Christians. 1 Cor. 1:10f

The Great Shepherd’s Wisdom To have the church lead by godly mature men. Eph. 4:11 To teach (equip) the body of believers. To nourish (build up) the body of believers. To protect (from being tossed to and fro) the body of believers.

We Have Shepherds – We Need More God has blessed our congregation with five shepherds (“elders”). Reality: these men will not live forever; or have the health to effectively lead. At some point one (or more) may no longer desire burden of shepherding.

Our Shepherds’ Wisdom Continuously have the church look at men: Who desire the office of a bishop (“elders”) Who is mature: morally, biblically, in handling relationships For teaching on this matter to bring it to the forefront of our minds.

Next Week 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-9 Looking at the qualities necessary for men who desire the office