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The exercise of freedom under Jesus Christ’s authority for the good of the church.
Eph 5:23 See also Eph 1:22; Eph 4:15; Eph 5:24; Col 1:18
As shepherds who teach and care for the flock Ac 20:28 See also Jn 21:15-17; Eph 4:11-13; 1Ti 3:2; 1Ti 5:17; Tit 2:1-10; 1Pe 5:2
As overseers ruling the church Ac 20:28 See also Ro 12:8; 1Th 5:12 Those serving as overseers must rule their own homes well; 1Ti 5:17
Elders are to be obeyed Heb 13:17
Elders are to be honoured and respected 1Th 5:12-13 See also 1Ti 5:17
1Ti 2:12 Some believe Paul’s restriction to apply to the women in the Ephesian church who were seizing authority rather than having been granted it. Others believe Paul is prohibiting women from being official teachers in the assembled church. See also 1Co 11:5-6,10; 1Co 14:33-37
The reason for this prohibition derives from God’s order of creation 1Ti 2:13-14 See also 1Co 11:3,7-10
Authority to preach the gospel Mt 28:18-19; Mk 16:15
Authority to excommunicate Mt 18:15-18; 1Co 5:1-5 “hand this man over to Satan” here means “send back into the world ruled by Satan”; 1Co 5:9-13
Authority to forgive sins Mt 18:18; Jn 20:23
2212 | Christ, head of church |
7026 | church, leadership |
7720 | elders in the church |
7784 | shepherd |
7943 | ministry in church |