1. Biblical Church Membership

2. Lesson 7 Submission -understanding leadership within the local church-

3. Biblical Church Membership Submission assumes Authority

4. Biblical Church Membership The Biblical basis for church authority

5. Its “power of the keys”

6. Its congregational context

7. Its mixed nature

8. Its reflection of God’s character

9. Biblical Church Membership The Biblical practice of church authority

10. It is to be gentle 2 Timothy 2:24-25 The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth….

11. It is to be gentle 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

12. It is to be patient 2 Timothy 4:2 …preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

13. It is to be circumspect James 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.

14. It is to be circumspect Galatians 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

15. It is to be Christ-like 1 Peter 2:21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps….

16. It is to be Christ-like 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

17. It is to be firm Acts 5:10-11 Peter said, “…You have not lied to men but to God.” And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it.

18. It is to be firm 1 Corinthians 5:3-5 For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present…. 1 Corinthians 5:3-5 For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present….

19. Biblical Church Membership Understanding Submission

20. Marriage

21. Parenthood

22. Government

23. God’s Redemptive Plan

24. Biblical Church Membership Submission within the church

25. What Submission Does Not Mean -Blind Obedience -Leader Worship -Dominating Power Structures -Subservient Congregations

26. What Submission Does Mean -Willing and Joyful Submission -Gentle, Patient, Loving Leadership

27. Biblical Church Membership