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They Appointed Elders in Every Church

Part 1

The New Testament does not imply a plurality of spiritual leadership, it teaches it explicitly.

When They Had Appointed Elders in Every Church 0255 This transcript consists solely of Scripture references used in the message. ACTS 20:28 (ESV) 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 2 THESSALONIANS 3:14 (ESV) 14 If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 1 CORINTHIANS 14:37–38 (ESV) 37 If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. 38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 1 CORINTHIANS 7:17 (ESV) 17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. TITUS 1:9 (ESV) 9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. ACTS 20:17, 28-29 (ESV) 17 Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him…28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for (pastor/shepherd) the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood… TITUS 1:5 (ESV) 5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you…7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain. 1 PETER 5:1–2 (ESV) 1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; ACTS 15:2, 4, 6 (ESV) 2 And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question…4 When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them…6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. JAMES 5:14 (ESV) 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. ACTS 14:23 (ESV) 23 And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. ACTS 20:17 (ESV) 17 Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. PHILIPPIANS 1:1 (ESV) 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: TITUS 1:5 (ESV) 5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 1 PETER 5:1 (ESV) 1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: ACTS 11:30 (ESV) 30 And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12 (ESV) 12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you… HEBREWS 13:17 (ESV) 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Part 2

Biblical eldership should not be practiced because it works, but because it is taught and exampled in the New Testament.

When They Had Appointed Elders in Every Church 025 This transcript consists solely of Scripture references used in the message. ELDERS AND DEACONS IN HISTORIC BAPTIST CONFESSIONS https://www.olivedrivechurch.com/PDF/EldersDeaconsHistoricBaptistConfessions.pdf 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 (ESV) 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. TITUS 1:9 (ESV) 9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 2 TIMOTHY 2:2 (ESV) 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 1 CORINTHIANS 2:12–13 (ESV) 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. HEBREWS 5:12 (ESV) 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food. COLOSSIANS 3:16 (ESV) 16 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. TITUS 2:3 (ESV) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good.

Part 3

The elder leads through the example of his life.

When They Had Appointed Elders in Every Church 0257 This transcript consists solely of Scripture references used in the message. ELDERS AND DEACONS IN HISTORIC BAPTIST CONFESSIONS https://www.olivedrivechurch.com/PDF/EldersDeaconsHistoricBaptistConfessions.pdf 1 PETER 5:1–3 (ESV) 1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. ACTS 6:4 (ESV) 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 1 TIMOTHY 3:15 (ESV) 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. EPHESIANS 3:9–10 (ESV) 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
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