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Contents
- 1 Section 1 – Introduction & Principles of Thought
- 1.1 1.1 Introduction (Draft)
- 1.2 1.2 About the Author (Not Started)
- 1.3 1.3 Intent versus Effect (Not Started)
- 1.4 1.4 Gradient Scales of Understanding (Draft)
- 1.5 1.5 Theory versus Practice (Not Started)
- 1.6 1.6 Prescriptive versus Descriptive (Not Started)
- 1.7 1.7 Practical versus Spiritual (Not Started)
- 1.8 1.8 Fleshly versus Spiritual (Not Started)
- 1.9 1.9 Real versus Counterfeit (Not Started)
- 1.10 1.10 Word Pictures versus Deductive Analysis (Not Started)
- 1.11 1.11 Why is Church Leadership and Authority so Ambiguous in the Bible!?!? (Not Started)
- 1.12 1.12 Is a Balanced View of Leadership and Authority Possible? (Not Started)
- 2 Section 2 – Supporting Concepts
- 2.1 2.1 A Little Background on Church Models – How to “Do” Church? (Not Started)
- 2.2 2.2 Introduction to Leadership in the Church – Gifts, Functions and Titles (Not Started)
- 2.3 2.3 Defining Your Terms – The Necessity of Greek Word Studies to Pierce Deceptive Veils (Not Started)
- 2.4 2.4 Key Relationships with Authority Defined by the Bible (In Progress)
- 2.5 2.5 Defining Power & Authority in the Bible (Not Started)
- 2.6 2.6 Delegation & Delegated Authority (Not Started)
- 2.7 2.7 Defining Submission & Obedience – Similarities and Differences (Not Started)
- 3 Section 3 – Persuasions – Appeal to Update Your View
- 3.1 3.1 Authority of Church Leadership – How Much Authority is Delegated? (Not Started)
- 3.2 3.2 Punishment in the Bible – Evidence of the Limitations of Authority on Those Leadin (Draft – Notes Only)
- 3.3 3.3 Not of Command, But Out of Love – God’s Way is Helping, Not Demanding (Not Started)
- 3.4 3.4 Balancing our View Point – Commands Between Believers Do Exist (Not Started)
- 3.5 3.5 Moses’ Authority – Refined Understanding of Moses’ Role (Not Started)
- 4 Section 4 – Apologias – Defenses Against Common Alternate Views
- 4.1 4.1 Appeals to Moses’ Authority to Support Concepts of “Delegated Authority” in the Church (Not Started)
- 4.2 4.2 Hebrews 13:17 – A Closer Look at One of the Top Verses Used to Support Leadership Concepts in the Church (Partial Draft)
- 4.3 4.3 Singular Leaders to Support Church Hierarchy in the New Testament – Peter, James, etc. (Not Started)
- 4.4 4.4 Romans 13:1-3 – Submitting to Governing Authorities Includes Church Leadership (Not Started)
- 5 Unresolved Topics
Section 1 – Introduction & Principles of Thought
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1.1 Introduction (Draft)
1.2 About the Author (Not Started)
1.3 Intent versus Effect (Not Started)
1.4 Gradient Scales of Understanding (Draft)
1.5 Theory versus Practice (Not Started)
1.6 Prescriptive versus Descriptive (Not Started)
1.7 Practical versus Spiritual (Not Started)
1.8 Fleshly versus Spiritual (Not Started)
1.9 Real versus Counterfeit (Not Started)
1.10 Word Pictures versus Deductive Analysis (Not Started)
1.11 Why is Church Leadership and Authority so Ambiguous in the Bible!?!? (Not Started)
1.12 Is a Balanced View of Leadership and Authority Possible? (Not Started)
Section 2 – Supporting Concepts
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2.1 A Little Background on Church Models – How to “Do” Church? (Not Started)
2.2 Introduction to Leadership in the Church – Gifts, Functions and Titles (Not Started)
2.3 Defining Your Terms – The Necessity of Greek Word Studies to Pierce Deceptive Veils (Not Started)
2.4 Key Relationships with Authority Defined by the Bible (In Progress)
2.5 Defining Power & Authority in the Bible (Not Started)
2.6 Delegation & Delegated Authority (Not Started)
2.7 Defining Submission & Obedience – Similarities and Differences (Not Started)
Section 3 – Persuasions – Appeal to Update Your View
Expand SectionIt should be noted that the author of this information is not 100% certain of his own view on these subjects. A strong attempt has been made to counter topics which appear to contain some deceptive content and where the Enemy of God has exercised his strategies to hold the Body of Christ in spiritual bondage, but this author has learned from many life experiences that a single point of view even if presented extremely convincingly is almost never a full fit for all situations.
The main hope of these “persuasions” is to try drive you to God to search these out and not to unduly rely on your current assumptions, the traditions of men or the teaching of any educational system. Effectively, take this material to God and ask Him to prove it or disprove it to you. That’s His job. My job is to be obedient and to the best of my knowledge (although I could be deceived) present these materials to you (whom I don’t know) and pray that they are usable for His will, His sake and His glory.
Visit the section page by clicking the link above to see further introduction for each of the following sub-sections.
3.1 Authority of Church Leadership – How Much Authority is Delegated? (Not Started)
3.2 Punishment in the Bible – Evidence of the Limitations of Authority on Those Leadin (Draft – Notes Only)
3.3 Not of Command, But Out of Love – God’s Way is Helping, Not Demanding (Not Started)
3.4 Balancing our View Point – Commands Between Believers Do Exist (Not Started)
3.5 Moses’ Authority – Refined Understanding of Moses’ Role (Not Started)
Section 4 – Apologias – Defenses Against Common Alternate Views
Expand SectionAgain, the main hope here with these “defenses” is to try drive you to God to search these out and not to unduly rely on your current assumptions, the traditions of men or the teaching of any educational system. Effectively, take this material to God and ask Him to prove it or disprove it to you. That’s His job. My job is to be obedient and to the best of my knowledge (although I could be deceived) present these materials to you (whom I don’t know) and pray that they are usable for His will, His sake and His glory.
Visit the section page by clicking the link above to see further introduction for each of the following sub-sections.