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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
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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