2. Organization of the Church
Ephesians 1:22-23
December 4, 2016

3. Organization of the Church
Christ

4. All Authority has been given to Him.
Christ
All Authority has been given to Him.
Matthew 17:5
Matthew 28:18
1 Peter 3:22

5. He is preeminent or first in rank or importance
Christ
He is preeminent or first in rank or importance
Colossians 1:18
Acts 2:30, 33

6. Organization of the Church
Christ Elders

7. Elders
Proper Names
Elders – one of mature age and experience (Acts 20:17)
Bishops – overseer or a ruler (1 Timothy 3:1)
Pastors – one who shepherds or leads a flock (1 Peter 5:1-2)

8. Are to be appointed Titus 1:5
Elders
Are to be appointed Titus 1:5

9. Are to meet certain qualifications. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Titus 1:5-9
Elders
Are to meet certain qualifications. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Titus 1:5-9

10. Organization of the Church
Christ Elders Deacons

11. Deacons
They are to assist the Elders. They serve and minister to the church. Philippians 1:1

12. They also are to meet certain qualifications. 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Deacons
They also are to meet certain qualifications. 1 Timothy 3:8-13

13. Organization of the Church
Christ Elders Deacons Evangelists

14. Evangelists Proper Names
Evangelist – messenger of the good news (2 Timothy 4:5)
Preacher – proclaimer of God’s word (Romans 10:14)
Minister – servant (1 Thessalonians 3:2)

15. Are to do the work of a minister. 2 Timothy 4:5
Evangelists
Are to do the work of a minister. 2 Timothy 4:5

16. Are to speak the truth in love to all men Ephesians 4:15 Acts 20:26-27
Evangelists
Are to speak the truth in love to all men Ephesians 4:15 Acts 20:26-27

17. Organization of the Church
Christ Elders Deacons Evangelists Members

18. Are to live faithfully in the church Revelation 2:10 Acts 2:42
Members
Are to live faithfully in the church Revelation 2:10 Acts 2:42

19. Are to do the work of the Father 1 Peter 2:5
Members
Are to do the work of the Father 1 Peter 2:5

20. Organization of the Church
Christ Elders Deacons Evangelists Members

21. Can the church exist without elders?
Acts 2:11 – people from Crete in Jerusalem Titus 1:5 – Titus was to appoint elders in Crete

22. Can the church exist without elders?
It is better to be scripturally unorganized than to be unscripturally organized. Examples: All women congregations, New congregations Answer: YES it can!!

23. Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9
Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

24. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8,
Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6
Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30
Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5
Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35