sf925 - The Marks Of A New Testament Church 4 Of 4 A Biblical Understanding Of Church Discipline Leadership And Growth (Matthew 16 13-20)
Matthew 16:13-20
Introduction
1. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Theology
2. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Worship
3. A New Testament Church Will Preach the Word
4. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of the Gospel
5. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Conversion
6. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
7. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Membership
8. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Discipline
9. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Leadership
10. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Growth
1A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Discipline (1 Cor 5:1-13)
1B. The need for discipline (5:1-2a)
The nature of the sin (5:1)
Ø It involved at least one believer in a sexually immoral relationship. (Deu 22:30)
Ø It was an ongoing, persistent situation.
The neglect of the church (5:2a)
Ø They accepted the sin and were “proud” of their tolerance of it.
Ø They should have “mourned” because of the sin.
2B. The method of discipline (5:2b-5)
Church discipline is to be practiced with care (5:2b-3; Matthew 18:15-17)
Ø A private attempt to correct (Matthew 18:15).
Ø A formal attempt to correct (Matthew 18:16).
Ø Then, there is to be a public attempt to correct (Matthew 18:17a).
Ø Remove the unrepentant member from fellowship with the church (Matthew 18:17b).
Church discipline is an expression of love. (5:4; Heb 12:6)
Church discipline is designed to redeem. (5:5)
3B. The Purpose of Discipline (5:6-13)
Discipline is for the repentance, reconciliation, and spiritual growth of the individual disciplined. (Gal 6:1-2)
Discipline is for the instruction in righteousness and good of other Christians. (5:11, 13; 1 Tim 5:20)
Discipline is for the purity of the church as a whole. (5:6; Eph 5:27)
Discipline is for the good of our corporate witness to non-Christians. (5:9-10, 12)
Discipline is supremely for the glory of God by reflecting His holy character. (1 Pet 1:15-16; Mat 5:16)
2A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Leadership (1 Peter 5:1-3)
1B. Jesus Christ is the Head of His Church.
The church is a theocracy, not a democracy. (Eph 5:23; Col 1:18)
The church is an organism, not an organization. (Eph 4:15-16)
2B. The congregation - the role of the members.
All the members of Christ’s body are priests and ministers.
Under Christ, the local congregation is the final authority in the church.
3B. Deacons – The Servant–Ministers of The Church
The Biblical role of a deacon (Acts 6:2-4)
Ø The meaning of the word
The general meaning of diakonos is a servant-minister.
When diakonos is used to refer to the office it is plural (Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3).
Ø The function of the office
Deacons are to promote peace (Acts 6:1).
Deacons are to provide physical ministry (Acts 6:2-3).
Deacons are to promote church growth (Acts 6:7).
Deacons are to assist the elders (Acts 6:3).
The Biblical qualifications for a deacon (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
Ø Serious (3:8a)
Ø Sincere (3:8b)
Ø Self-controlled (3:8c)
Ø Honest (3:8d)
Ø Settled convictions (3:9)
Ø Proven testimony (3:10)
Ø Godly husband with a godly wife (11-12a)
Ø Godly father (3:12b)
4B. Elders – The Servant-Leaders of the Church
The Biblical role of an elder
Ø The terms (1 Pet 5:1-2; Acts 20:17-18, 28; Titus 1:5-7; 1 Tim 5:17)
“Poimen,” pastor, shepherd - caring
“Presbuteros,” elder - spiritual maturity
“Episcopos,” overseer, bishop – management/rule
Ø The Scripture clearly teaches the plurality of elders. (Acts 14:23, 15:2, 20:17; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1)
Ø The tasks
Feed - teach/preach/pray (Eph 4:11-12; 1 Tim 5:17; Acts 6:2; Jam 5:14))
Lead – govern (1 Tim 5:17; 1 Thes 5:12; Heb 13:17)
Protect – guard (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet 5:2)
The Biblical qualifications for an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)
Ø Above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6)
Ø The husband of one wife (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6)
Ø Temperate (1 Tim. 3:2); self-controlled (Titus 1:8)
Ø Sober-minded (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
Ø Respectable (1 Tim. 3:2)
Ø Hospitable (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8)
Ø Able to teach (1 Tim. 3:2); be able by sound doctrine to exhort and convict those who contradict (Titus 1:9)
Ø Not given to wine (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
Ø Not violent (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
Ø Gentle (1 Tim. 3:3)
Ø Not quarrelsome (1 Tim. 3:3)
Ø Not greedy for money (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7)
Ø Rule his own house well (1 Tim. 3:4); blameless as a steward of God (Titus 1:7)
Ø Having his children in submission with all reverence (1 Tim. 3:4); having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination (Titus 1:6)
Ø Not a novice (new convert) (1 Tim. 3:6)
Ø Must have a good testimony among those who are outside the church (1 Tim. 3:7)
Ø Not self-willed (Titus 1:7)
Ø Not quick tempered (Titus 1:7)
Ø A lover of what is good (Titus 1:8)
Ø Just (Titus 1:8)
Ø Holy (Titus 1:8)
3A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Growth (1 Corinthians 3:5-7)
1B. Is Growth Biblical?
Two kinds of growth in are mentioned in the Bible, numerical growth, and spiritual growth.
Numerical growth is biblical.
Ø Numerical growth in the church is normal. (Acts 6:7; 12:24; 13:49; 19:20)
Spiritual growth is biblical.
Ø Every Christian is to grow spiritually. (Eph 4:15-16)
3B. Is growth important?
Yes, because growth indicates life.
Yes, because growth brings glory to God. (1 Cor 3:6; 1 Pet 2:12; Mat 5:16)
4B. What Does It Mean If We Do Not Grow? (Hebrews 12:4-11)
It may mean that you are temporarily living in rebellion to God.
It may mean that you are not truly saved. (12:8)
Matthew 16:13-20
1A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Discipline (1 Cor 5:1-13)
1B. The _______________ for discipline (5:1-2a)
2B. The ________________ of discipline (5:2b-5; Mat 18:15-17; Heb 12:6)
3B. The ________________ of discipline (5:6-13; Gal 6:1-2; 1 Tim 5:20; Eph 5:27; 1 Pet 1:15-16; Mat 5:16)
2A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Leadership (1 Peter 5:1-3)
1B. Jesus Christ is the _________ of His Church.
2B. The ____________ - the role of the members.
3B. ______________ – The Servant–Ministers of The Church (Acts 6:1-7; 1 Tim 3:8-13)
4B. _____ – The Servant-Leaders of the Church
The Biblical role of an elder (1 Pet 5:1-2; Acts 20:17-18, 28; Titus 1:5-7; 1 Tim 5:17)
The Scripture clearly teaches the plurality of elders. (Acts 14:23, 15:2, 20:17; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1)
Elders are to feed - teach/preach/pray (Eph 4:11-12; 1 Tim 5:17; Acts 6:2; Jam 5:14))
Elders are to lead – govern (1 Tim 5:17; 1 Thes 5:12; Heb 13:17)
Elders are to protect – guard (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet 5:2)
The Biblical ___________ for an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)
3A. A New Testament Church Has a Biblical Understanding of Church Growth (1 Corinthians 3:5-7)
1B. Is Growth _______________________?
_______________________ growth is biblical.
Ø Numerical growth in the church is normal. (Acts 6:7; 12:24; 13:49; 19:20)
_________________________ growth is biblical.
Ø Every Christian is to grow spiritually. (Eph 4:15-16)
3B. Is growth important?
Yes, because growth indicates ________________.
Yes, because growth brings ____________ to ________. (1 Cor 3:6; 1 Pet 2:12; Mat 5:16)
4B. What Does It Mean If We Do Not Grow? (Hebrews 12:4-11)
It may mean that you are temporarily living in _________________________ to God.
It may mean that you are ______________ truly saved. (12:8)