Church Government – Page 2

Local Church Government

May 13, 2010

The Church is God’s vehicle to establish His kingdom in the earth. His authority and government is most fully expressed in the church. In this lesson we want to take a look at the pattern of Church government according to the New Testament. In New Testament Church government, Christ’s example is the base upon which we must build. His servanthood and love are expressed through the ministry of elders and deacons for the purpose of nurturing and serving the people of God. … More Local Church Government

Practical Church Government

January 26, 2010

How does New Testament Church government function on a practical level? What does this system look like and why is it important? Some people may argue the type of church government is not important as long as the structure is effective. Others will place their confidence in a certain system of governmental order as superior … More Practical Church Government

Abiding Validity of Apostles

January 19, 2010

Now many will argue that gifts of apostles do not exist today. Respected writers and scholars often teach that apostles, prophets, and the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased to operate with the death of the Apostle John. These elaborate arguments against present-day apostles are extrapolated from the same Scriptures that others use to … More Abiding Validity of Apostles

The Church As The Means of God’s Government

December 17, 2009

God’s government is best seen operating in the Church. The Church is the primary means in which He establishes His rule in the earth. His eternal purpose is demonstrated through the church and is revealed before the principalities and powers (Eph 3:19), which includes earthly authorities as well as angelic and demonic host. To speak … More The Church As The Means of God’s Government

Recognizing God’s Government

December 16, 2009

The government of God is broad and includes every place in which God imposes His reign. In the general sense, this is everywhere. It could be said; that even darkness is under His control, in that God limits the activity of evil to operate within the confines of sin and spiritual darkness. No authority is … More Recognizing God’s Government

GLENN SHAFFER