Authority in the church

Notes

Supreme authority belongs to Jesus Christ as head of the church Eph 5:23 See also Eph 1:22; Eph 4:15; Eph 5:24; Col 1:18 Spiritual authority under Jesus Christ in the church is possessed by elders As shepherds who teach and care for the flock Ac 20:28 See also Jn 21:15–17; Eph 4:11–13; 1 Ti 3:2; 1 Ti…