A Few Bible Thoughts For Your Day

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Date: Sep 27 2016 2:18 PM

Hey everybody,

I hope your week is off to a great start. We have many exciting things happening here at Enon.

I would like to share information regarding our Parent’s Night Out! It will be Oct. 7th from 6-9 P.M. We will watch a movie (The Big Friendly Giant), have supper and play games with your kids while you are out for a much deserved night to yourselves. Please email me or call me at 678-953-1510 if you have any questions or plan to attend. It is only $5/child. This helps cover expenses and provide more activities for the kiddos. We are really looking forward to this event! We hope your children can come enjoy the time. We need to know how many are coming so that there will be enough food, so please let us know.

And now, here are a few thoughts.

God Organized the Church

The Father made Christ to be the head of the church (Ephesians 1:20-23). Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). We must submit to that authority.

Our Lord adds the saved to the church (Acts 2:47). Membership is not voted on by men. Membership is open to all people throughout the world (Mark 16:15-16; Romans 1:16). The New Testament does not give us an organization for the church universal, but it does for the local church. It appears that the apostles, under Christ, were over the church at Jerusalem and in Judea (Acts 6: 14). Shortly thereafter elders are mentioned (Acts 11 :27-30). Toward the end of their first missionary journey Paul and Barnabas ordained elders "in every church" (Acts 14:23). Paul directed Titus to "appoint elders in every city" in Crete (Titus 1:5). He went on to give a list of qualifications a man should possess before being appointed to such an office (Titus 1:6- 9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7).

It is the job of the elders to oversee the flock they work with (Acts 20:28). Peter reminds them that Jesus is the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:1-4). Also, the members should note that elders are to watch out for the safety of their souls "as those who must give account, " which would encourage careful consideration of their leadership (Hebrews 13:17).

Little is said about deacons, but we can piece together some important facts. Paul lists some qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. The first seven men who may have held this office were those appointed at the direction of the apostles (Acts 6:1-8). Notice that they were assigned a specific task, and when it was carried out, the Word of God increased and the church grew.

The New Testament also speaks of evangelists. Their duty is to preach the Word, not pastor the flock (2 Timothy 4: 1-5). They should proclaim Christ and preach all of God’s instruction (1 Corinthians 2:1-2; Acts 4:12; 20:25-27).

Have a great week.

Mitch Robison

Enon Church of Christ

1366 Enon Road

Webb, AL 36376

[email protected]

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