Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You 5 Other Names For Elders in the New Testament Bishop/Overseer The English term "bishop" means overseer and is sometimes used to translate the Greek word "episcopos" which means "one who over (epi) sees (scopos)". There are at least four reasons to consider this term (bishop/overseer) as … Continue reading “5 OTHER NAMES FOR ELDERS IN THE NT”
4 ELEVEN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You 4 Eleven Biblical Principles Of Local Church Governance Principle One The Local Church Is governed by Christ (Mat_16:18). This governance was mediated through the authority of the apostles and their close associates (Eph_2:20; 1Co_2:12-13; 1Co_7:17; 1Co_14:37-38; 2Th_3:14). Today Christ still rules through the words of his … Continue reading “4 ELEVEN BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES”
3 ALL NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES HAD ELDERS
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You 3 All New Testament Churches Had Elders Elders in All the Churches that Paul Founded Act_14:23 When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Elders in the Church at … Continue reading “3 ALL NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES HAD ELDERS”
2 IMPORTANCE, PRECIOUSNESS, PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You 2 The Importance and Preciousness and Purpose of the Church of Jesus Christ in the World The Bride of Christ Eph_5:25-29 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed … Continue reading “2 IMPORTANCE, PRECIOUSNESS, PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH”
1 "CHURCH" IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You 1 What Does "Church" Refer to in the New Testament? The Word "Church" "Church" comes from the Anglo Saxon "circe" (Kirk) which, in turn, comes from the Greek kyriakon which means "belonging to the Lord." So one could think of "church" as the people or the … Continue reading “1 "CHURCH" IN THE NEW TESTAMENT”
PREFACE
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You Preface "We as a church exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples." In subscribing to a mission that holds a supreme view of God, it is our goal, as the people of Bethlehem Baptist … Continue reading “PREFACE”
CONTENTS
Biblical Eldership Shepherd the Flock of God Among You Table of Contents Preface 1. What Does “Church” Refer to in the New Testament? 2. The Importance and Preciousness and Purpose of the Church of Jesus Christ in the World 3. All New Testament Churches Had Elders 4. Eleven Biblical Principles Of Local Church Governance 5. … Continue reading “CONTENTS”
11 UNITED WITH CHRIST IN DEATH AND LIFE
United with Christ in Death and Life Part Two October 1, 2000 Rom_6:1-7 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who … Continue reading “11 UNITED WITH CHRIST IN DEATH AND LIFE”
10 STRENGTHENED TO SUFFER
Strengthened to Suffer Christ, Noah, and Baptism September 25, 1994 1Pe_3:18-22 For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; in which also He went and made … Continue reading “10 STRENGTHENED TO SUFFER”
09 HOW DO CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM CORRESPOND?
How Do Circumcision and Baptism Correspond? August 29, 1999 Rom_4:9-12 Is this blessing then on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say, "FAITH WAS CREDITED TO ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." 10 How then was it credited? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised; 11 and he received the … Continue reading “09 HOW DO CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM CORRESPOND?”