1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked; nor does he stand in the way of sinners; nor does he sit in the assembly of mockers. 2 Instead, in the law of Yahweh is his delight, and on his law he meditates day and night.
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- Home
- Introduction
- Roadmap
- Contents
- Supporting Concepts
- Background on Church Models
- Introduction to Church Leadership
- Define Your Terms – Need for Original Language Word Studies
- Key Relationships with Authority Defined by the Bible
- Defining Power And Authority in the Bible
- Delegation & Delegated Authority
- Defining Submission & Obedience – Similarities and Differences
- Persuasions to a New Viewpoint
- Direct Teaching from Jesus on Disciples Relationship
- Authority of Church Leadership – How Much Authority is Delegated?
- Punishment in the Bible – Evidence of Limitations of Authority on Those Leading
- Not of Command, But Out of Love – God’s Way is Helping, Not Demanding (Parakaleo)
- Ephesians 4:11-16 – Leadership that “Deletes” Itself
- Balancing our View Point – Commands Between Believers Do Exist (But…)
- Moses’ Authority – Refined Understanding of Moses’ Role
- Defenses Against Other Views
- 1 Cor 14:26-33 – Is “Orderly Worship” Controlled by a Few Leaders in Christian Meetings
- Appeals to Moses’ Authority to Support Concepts of “Delegated Authority” in the Church
- Hebrews 13:17 – A Closer Look
- Singular Leaders to Support Church Hierarchy in the New Testament – Peter, James, etc.
- Submitting to Authorities Includes Church Leadership (Romans 13:1-3)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 – What Does Rule Over You Really Mean
- Supporting Concepts
- Fred Malir’s Blog