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Three Areas of Biblical Qualification: Personal Character Traits, Negative Behaviors and Vices.

Text: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This form of church government is called Presbyterianism (Greek presbuteros=elder). Moreover, different functions are noted for elders—they may serve the church as pastors teachers evangelists, or church govenors. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that each elder be qualified according to the standards listed in the Bible, and that he be elected by the local congregation. In this way, Christ’s Church is properly ordered; and this is why we are slowly moving by faith in this area.

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Text: Philippians 4:4-7
Guest Preacher: Rev. Jeff Yelton

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Three areas of Biblical qualifications: General Lifestyle Issues.

Text: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This form of church government is called Presbyterianism (Greek presbuteros=elder). Moreover, different functions are noted for elders—they may serve the church as pastors teachers evangelists, or church govenors. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that each elder be qualified according to the standards listed in the Bible, and that he be elected by the local congregation. In this way, Christ’s Church is properly ordered; and this is why we are slowly moving by faith in this area.

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One form of church government; Two types of Church Officers.

Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

The Bible is not silent on the question of church government. In both the Old and New Testaments there are a large number of texts that set forth the proper teaching on government within Christ’s Church–and that is one led by a plurality of godly elders and deacons (cf. Exodus 18:13-27; Job 29:7; Psalm 127:5; Mark 3:14-15; Acts 6:1-6, 20:17-38; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17-25; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; James 5:13-16; and 1 Peter 5:1-5). This form of church government is called Presbyterianism (Greek presbuteros=elder). Moreover, different functions are noted for elders—they may serve the church as pastors teachers evangelists, or church govenors. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that each elder be qualified according to the standards listed in the Bible, and that he be elected by the local congregation. In this way, Christ’s Church is properly ordered; and this is why we are slowly moving by faith in this area.

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What is the relationship between rules and relationships? Between law and love? Love, joy, peace, longsuffering are more important than the nitty gritty of theological precision. A son chopping logs for his father. To give rule, you have to have relationship. Relationships drive specificity. You have to earn a passport to speak into a person’s life.

Text: Gal 4:21-31
Guest Preacher: Pastor Kevin Swanson

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