-
Church Structure Research - Offices of the church
These are the only offices mentioned with regard to the church. 0 Other positions exist today but may be confused with gifts. For example: Pastor, Evangelist, Prophet etc. Elders / Overseers are supposed…
Created 7 months ago
1 Timothy 3:1 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:2 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:3 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:4 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:5 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:6 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:7 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:8 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:9 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:10 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:11 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:12 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3:13 (ESV), Titus 1:5 (ESV), Titus 1:6 (ESV), Titus 1:7 (ESV), Titus 1:8 (ESV), Titus 1:9 (ESV), 1 Peter 5:1 (ESV), 1 Peter 5:2 (ESV)
-
Way, Truth and the Life
The Way -see vs. 8-He is the forerunner, and on whom and in whom we will find our way to ultimate salvation. -We follow the path (his example) he has laid out -He is the door through which we are able…
Created 8 months ago
-
Church Structure Research - Elders Appointed
According to my commentary, these elders were appointed via some sort of vote.
Created 8 months ago
-
Role of Women - A thought
There are many NT references that say that the man is the head of the home and that women cannot possess leadership roles over men within the context of the church. Many interpret these scriptures limiting…
Created 8 months ago
-
James 5:16
James 5:16 (ESV)
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.Created 8 months ago
-
Hebrews 10:24-25
Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,Created 8 months ago
-
Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-10-08
-
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.Created 8 months ago
-
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.Created 8 months ago
-
Romans 12:15-16
Romans 12:15-16 (ESV)
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.Created 8 months ago
-
Matthew 18:15-20
Matthew 18:15-20 (ESV)
"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.Created 8 months ago
-
Isaiah 40:28-31
Isaiah 40:28-31 (ESV)
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.Created 8 months ago
-
Church Structure Research - Appointing of the Seven
Points to consider 1. The qualifications for such duty are quite high (of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wise) which I believe emphasises the importance of such a position. 2. Emphasises…
Created 8 months ago
Acts 6:1 (KJV), Acts 6:2 (KJV), Acts 6:3 (KJV), Acts 6:4 (KJV)
-
Church Structure Research - Habits of First Believers
1. Devotion to the apostles' teaching (not the apostles themselves) 2. Devotion to fellowship 3. Breaking bread - includes the Lord's Supper and a feast to follow. 4. Shared possessions and gave to…
Created 8 months ago
Acts 2:42 (KJV), Acts 2:43 (KJV), Acts 2:44 (KJV), Acts 2:45 (KJV), Acts 2:46 (KJV), Acts 2:47 (KJV), Acts 4:32 (KJV), Acts 4:33 (KJV), Acts 4:34 (KJV), Acts 4:35 (KJV), Acts 4:36 (KJV), Acts 4:37 (KJV)
-
Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-10-04
-
Church Structure Research - Appointing Leadership
Pay close attention to how the replacement of Judas was chosen. 1. The other apostles' wisdom determined that they would need someone who was a witness to the workings of Jesus to truly spread the Gospel…
Created 8 months ago
-
Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-09-11
-
Hebrews 10:1
Hebrews 10:1 (ESV)
For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near.Created 9 months ago
-
Hebrews 3:14
Hebrews 3:14 (ESV)
For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.Created 9 months ago
-
Romans 7:7
Romans 7:7 (ESV)
What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, "You shall not covet."Created 10 months ago
-
Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-08-16
-
Romans 8:4
Romans 8:4 (ESV)
in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.Created 10 months ago
