Since the membership is to obey and submit to the rule of these men, they are not conditioned to...
A result of this change in roles is that shepherds are not “skilled” in teaching as their qualifications require...
By-Products of Role Changes: Confuse the Roles of the Institutional Elder and Preacher
admin, , Uncategorized, 0Another resulting problem is the ever-present confusion in the roles of preachers and elders. Local preachers in the organization...
By-Products of Role Changes: Decision-Makers
admin, , Church Leadership, Congregational, Decision-Makers, 0Unquestionably, numerous ideas are abroad about the actual work of elders. We have noticed that their work is in...
Many have become so lackadaisical, indifferent, and lazy in their personal growth and service because they have convinced themselves...
The concept of the body of Christ and the role of each part of that spiritual body of Christ...
We have answered the unjustified use of the word “rule” and explained the meaning and use of the word...
Problem Applying the Role of First-Century Shepherds to Our Time
admin, , Biblical Leadership, Pastors, if an elder’s selection was the result of the people’s choice and he does not have the Holy Spirit, may misunderstand or misapply them. The membership recognizes this human element and will not give heed to their words as being Spirit guided. When an elder’s choice is not followed, Second, the matter is complicated when he insists on their submission. Here again, we are trying to apply a first century condition to another time. We readily accept the need to submit and obey one chosen by God and endowed with the gift to lead His people. But, who may know the Scriptures, would you think their knowledge and judgment would be questioned or ignored? This is to be expected because good men, 0Applying the leadership of these shepherds to our time would be the same as applying apostles or prophets to...
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6)
The Bible is a book that records the divine plan of redemption from the fall to the fulfillment of the “last days.”
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