Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 February 3, 2019

The Reason

Ephesians 4:11–12 (ESV) And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Colossians 1:9–12 (ESV) And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

1 Timothy 4:11–16 (ESV) Command and teach these things 1 Timothy 4:11–16 (ESV) Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.

The Requirements

The Roster

The Results

Implications & Applications: Every problem is an opportunity. The Church needs organization. Pastors must be freed to focus on the preaching of the Word and prayer. A unified, well-taught church will be a powerful witness to the lost world.