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2. Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.
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Invitation
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3. Structure of the Church
Evangelists
2 Timothy 2:15-24

4. Work of the Preacher
And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ Ephesians 4:11-12
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

5. The Purpose of Preachers
1. Their qualifications
2. Their works
3. A universal or local work

6. Qualifications of Preachers
“After prayerful contemplation, the congregation compiled a list of the traits most sought in a new preacher”
Personal Work …..is a fundamental requirement
He should have the ability to teach with good communication skills
Visitation should be part of background (visit member absentees)
Counseling capability with working knowledge of conflict resolution
Not a novice w/ at least a few years experience
Married w/ children (for) better understanding of family…

7. Qualifications of Preachers
“After prayerful contemplation, the congregation compiled a list of the traits most sought in a new preacher”
Personal Work …..is a fundamental requirement
He should have the ability to teach with good communication skills
Visitation should be part of background (visit member absentees)
Counseling capability with working knowledge of conflict resolution
Not a novice w/ at least a few years experience
Married w/ children (for) better understanding of family…

8. Qualifications of Preachers
“After prayerful contemplation, the congregation compiled a list of the traits most sought in a new preacher”
Personal Work …..is a fundamental requirement
He should have the ability to teach with good communication skills
Visitation should be part of background (visit member absentees)
Counseling capability with working knowledge of conflict resolution
Not a novice w/ at least a few years experience
Married w/ children (for) better understanding of family…

9. Qualifications of Preachers
2 Timothy 2:22-26 Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace Refute foolish and ignorant speculations Not be quarrelsome Kind to all Able to teach Patient Correcting in gentleness

10. ELDERS DEACONS EVANGELISTS
ABLE TO TEACH
GENTLE
ABLE TO REFUTE
NOT QUARRELSOME
BLAMELESS
TEMPERATE
HUSBAND OF 1 WIFE
HOUSES RULED
NOT A DRINKER

11. Expectations of Preachers
1 Timothy 4: Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 4:2-5

12. Give attention to reading and doctrine Meditate (on reading and doctrine) Study (to demonstrate an approval in handling the Word) Shun idle and profane babblers Preach the word Preparation (be ready) Convince with patience and longsuffering Rebuke with patience and longsuffering Exhort with patience and longsuffering Be watchful

13. Is This a Local Work?
He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers

14. Is This a Local Work?
Debates on “located” preachers - Theory of “Mutual Edification” - Brethren teach each other w/out preachers - One cannot “preach” to the saved - All commands to preach are to brethren - 2 Timothy, Titus
 "Preach" means to address non-Christians; therefore, one cannot "preach to the church," we are told (Bible Talk, January, 1953, pg. 51, Leroy Garrett)

15. Is This a Local Work?
Debates on “located” preachers - Theory of “Mutual Edification” - Theory of preacher without elders - Preachers remain until elders are appointed - Examples of preachers AND elders - Ephesians 4:11, 1 Timothy 5:17-20
1Ti 5:17 ¶ The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.18 For the Scripture says, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE IS THRESHING," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages." 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

16. Is This a Local Work?
He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers Universal works – Apostles and Prophets - Universal works are finished - Jude 3

17. Is This a Local Work?
He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers Local works – elders and teachers - Local works remain

18. Is This a Local Work?
He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers Are they laboring for universal or local church? Are they still present today? Conclusion: Preachers are a local church work

19. Preachers
Preachers prepare congregations to serve They are called by qualifications They serve as members of the congregation

21. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hearing and Believing ……….Romans 10:17 Confessing Jesus as Lord ……..Romans 10:9 Repentance from sin ….….Romans 6:11-13 Baptism into Christ ……………Romans 6:3-4 Remaining faithful ……………Romans 12:1-2