Church and Members, Part 2
The New Testament Pastor, vv. 1-7
The Church is made up of saints, bishops, and deacons (Philippians 1:1).
Pastor, elder, bishop refer to the same office. These terms describe the pastor as an elder in terms of spiritual maturity, and an overseer in terms of the ministry of the church.
A. His Personal Qualifications, vv. 2-3
B. His Family Qualifications, vv. 4-5
C. His Church Qualifications, vv. 6-7
The New Testament Deacon, vv. 8-13
A. His Personal Qualifications, vv. 8-10
B. His Family Qualifications, vv. 11-12
C. His Church Qualifications, v. 13
The New Testament Church, vv. 14-16
A. The House of God, see Galatians 6:10 and Ephesians 2:19
B. The Pillar and Ground of Truth
- Preserve the Truth / Doctrine
- Preach the Truth / Doctrine
- Practice the Truth / Doctrine
C. The Body of Christ, v. 16