1. Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

3. Why is it important? Phil. 3:17 walk by apostolic pattern  1 Cor. 4:16 imitate the apostles  2 Th. 2:15 keep apostolic traditions Tit. 1:5; 1 Cor. 14:40 orderly  1 Cor. 11:34 or bring judgment upon  Mk. 7:6-9 or vain  1 Cor. 11:17 or for the worse 2 Jn. 1:9; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Jesus’ church  1 Cor. 9:21 according to Christ’s law

5. Christ is Head of the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Jesus has all authority  Col. 1:18 He’s head of the church Eph. 5:22-24 subject in everything  Heb. 5:9 obey Jesus  2 Tim. 3:16-17 as revealed in word If organized with any other document...  Mk. 7:6-9; Col. 2:20-23; 2 Jn. 1:9 Where is the church headquarters?  Col. 1:18; Heb. 8:1

7. Apostles Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent  general sense: Heb. 3:1 Jesus Heb. 3:1 Jesus Acts 14:4, 14 Paul, Barnabas Acts 14:4, 14 Paul, Barnabas 2 Cor. 8:23 Titus 2 Cor. 8:23 Titus Gal. 1:19 James Gal. 1:19 James  fourteen selected by Jesus: twelve, Matthias, Paul twelve, Matthias, Paul  false apostles: Rev. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3-4, 12-15 Rev. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:3-4, 12-15

8. Apostles Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent Qualifications  Matt. 28:18-20; Gal. 1:1 ordained  Acts 1:21-22 saw Christ, witness resurrection 1 Cor. 9:1-2; 15:5-8 Paul, Barnabas 1 Cor. 9:1-2; 15:5-8 Paul, Barnabas  2 Cor. 12:11-12; Rom. 15:18-19 apostolic miraculous power Acts 2:43 Pentecost forward Acts 2:43 Pentecost forward Acts 8:17-19 impart to others Acts 8:17-19 impart to others

9. Apostles Eph. 4:11 apostle: one sent Qualifications Work  2 Cor. 5:20 ambassadors  Jn. 15:26-27; Acts 1:6-8 testify  Mk. 16:15-16 preach Matt. 16:19 law of Christ Matt. 16:19 law of Christ Jn. 16:7-11 convict Jn. 16:7-11 convict 2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant 2 Cor. 3:2-6 new covenant Eph. 2:19-22 foundation Eph. 2:19-22 foundation

11. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications  Deut. 18:15, 20-22 prophesies true  Matt. 7:15-20 fruits  Acts 2:17-18 appointed by Lord  Acts 8:17-19; 19:6 laying on of apostle’s hands

12. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women  men in church, heads uncovered  women outside church, heads covered

13. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women Work  Eph. 3:4-5 spoke word of God  1 Tim. 4:14 revealed God’s counsel  1 Cor. 14:37 distinguish between....  Acts 15; 1 Cor. 14 encouraged....  Acts 11:27-28 foretold future events

14. Prophets Eph. 4:11 prophet: one who speaks forth Qualifications Men and women Work False prophets  2 Th. 2:8-12 fake miracles  2 Pet. 2 allure with sin and lust  Gal. 1:6-9 must reject Bible to believe Acts 13:6-11 Elymas Acts 13:6-11 Elymas

16. Elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to....  Acts 11:30 1 Tim. 3:2 Acts 20:17 Pastor Shepherd Poim ‘ n Bishop Overseer Episkopos Elder Presbyter Presbuteros English Words Greek Words

17. Elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to.... Plurality  Acts 14:23 every church, plurality  Tit. 1:5 appointment, plurality  Acts 20:28-30 apostasy of elders

18. Elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to.... Plurality Qualifications  1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:6-9

19. Elders Eph. 4:11 elder, pastor, bishop Words referring to.... Plurality Qualifications Work and responsibility  Acts 20:28 on guard, self and flock  Matt. 7:3-5 self first, then others  1 Pet. 5:2 shepherd, oversee  1 Tim. 3:5 take care of church  1 Pet. 5:3 examples, not lords  Heb. 13:17 give account, judgment

20. Christians’ Responsibility  1 Th. 5:12-13 appreciate, esteem  1 Tim. 5:17-18 honor, support  1 Tim. 5:19-20 not receive accusation  Heb. 13:7 imitate  Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 5:5 obey, submit  Ja. 5:14-15 call on for help  2 Cor.5:10 judged

22. Organization of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church