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simply church

GOAL Remove the varnish of human tradition to uncover the original, unadulterated new testament church.

Who are we? New Testament assemblies Local church organization Role of women Mission/work of the church SERIES

Does it matter? “No particular structure of church life is divinely ordained… “Any form… which the Holy Spirit can inhabit and to which He may impart the life of Christ, must be accepted as valid for the church. As all forms of life adapt themselves to their environment, so does the life of Christ by His Spirit in the church.” Donald G. Miller, The Nature and Mission of the Church

Does it matter? We are a church 0F Christ We are a church THROUGH Christ We are a church FOR Christ

1. Any form of government which gives pre-eminence to men is unbiblical. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. Matthew 23:8 2. The headship of Christ is best reflected in a plurality of elders. …it seemed good to us, having come to one accord… Acts 15:25

Elders in the New Testament Two words: – presbuteros – elder (Acts 20:17; Titus 1:5) – episcopos – overseer (Acts 20:28; Titus 1:7 Plurality (Acts 14:23; Phil 1:1; Tit 1:5; Jas 5:14) Work of elders: – Teach (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet 5:2) – Guard (Acts 20:28-29; Tit 1:9-14) – Oversee (1 Pet 5:3; Heb 13:7, 17) – Give counsel (Acts 21:23) – Handle disputes (Acts 15:2ff) – Visit and pray for sick (Jas 5:14) – Supervise the distribution of money (Acts 11:30)

Elders in the New Testament Qualifications : – Above reproach (1 Tim 3:2; Tit 1:6) – Husband of one wife (1 Tim 3:2; Tit 1:6) – Sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, upright, holy, & disciplined (1 Tim 3:2; Tit 1:8) – Hospitable & lover of good (1 Tim 3:2; Tit 1:8) – Able to teach (1 Tim 3:2) – Not drunkard, not violent, gentle, not quarrelsome or prideful, not lover of money (1 Tim 3:3; Tit 1:6) – Submissive, believing children (1 Tim 3:3; Tit 1:6) – Not recent convert (1 Tim 3:6) – Good reputation in world (1 Tim 3:7) – Firm convictions in the truth (Tit 1:9)

Our duties to elders Obey (Heb 13:17) Respect (1 Thess 5:13) Remember & imitate (Heb 13:7) Support financially (1 Tim 5:17) Recognize (1 Thess 5:12)

Waiting till a problem has become a crisis before you seek help. Asking for, and following, advice earlier. GriefJoy

Not coming to dinner. Joyful, willing participation GriefJoy

Spreading news about problems Following Mt 18:15 & Galatians 6:2 GriefJoy

Talking to others, but not the elders, about dissatisfaction or disapproval Offering feedback & suggestions GriefJoy