TEXT: Titus 1:5-9
Introduction
1. It recognizes that the only _______________ of the Church is the Lord Jesus Christ.
“And he is the head of the body, the church.” (Colossians 1:18)
2. It recognizes that there are two kinds of officers in a local church – _______________
and _______________.
1 Timothy 3, Titus 1
3. The Bible gives the right of the _______________ to select its officers.
“Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you.” (Acts 6:3)
4. It acknowledges that elders _______________ apostles as the leaders of the church.
“So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder.” (1 Peter 5:1)
5. It recognizes that the Bible speaks of elders, pastors and overseers/bishops as _______________ positions of leadership.
6. It requires more than one _______________ in a local church.
Conclusion