Church Hierarchy

God

Jesus, the chief shepherd (I Pet 5); The Holy Scriptures

All believers are subject to the authority of God and his written word. They must worship him in spirit and truth. (Jn. 4:24)

Elders (I Pet 5:1-5, Acts 15)

• Including repentant men who have fell and come back to the Lord, obeying God and walking in truth, but not old mockers or their followers

• Men who seek a pure relationship with God and have a desire to bless God and his people

Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (Eph 4:11)

1 Cor. 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. (KJV)

• School of prophets: Don't be like those that mock and err.

• Assembly Order (Patriarchy, male bias inherent)

Bishops

• Avoid cults that reject biblical authority: Quakers

• Avoid cults that uphold pseudo-humanitarian philosophy and reject biblical principles and men with knowledge, wisdom and inspiration of God (Je 3:15)

Deacons

Believers in Jesus Christ, the Son of God

Let us live in faith and reverence of our maker, implementing decency and order.

Links:

Self-Control And Temperance

Unfit Ministers: Remarriage Disaster: Copeland

Longevity Of The Gifts

Church Issues And Gifts

Edification On The Gift Of Tongues

Beware Of Misleading Doctrine

No Known Genetic Hebrews/Jews

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