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Church (Universal) Governance
- The building of God’s house - Ephesians 2:19-22
- The purpose of the church is to make the wisdom of God known - Ephesians 3:10; I Timothy 3:15
- Authority
- The Father
- He is the head - I Corinthians 11:3
- He is supreme - I Corinthians 15:24-27
- The Son, Jesus Christ
- He was given all authority - Matthew 28:18; 17:5 Ephesians 1:20-23; 5:23
- Legislative (makes the rules)
- Executive (enforces the rules)
- Judicial (decides on compliance with the rules)
- Reflected in his titles: Head, King, Lord, Master
- Isaiah 9:6
- He is our Shepherd - John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20
- The Holy Spirit
- He ensures the accuracy of the teachings - John 16:7-15
- Titles: Helper, Comforter
- The Apostles and Prophets
- They had delegated authority - Matthew 16:19; 18:18; 19:28
- They served as witnesses - I John 1:1-4
- The apostles served as ambassadors - II Corinthians 5:20
- They delivered mandates from Christ - Jude 3
- They enforced the rules of Christ
- Christians
- They render service to God - I Corinthians 15:58
- Referred to as disciples, brothers and sisters, brethren
- All Christians are members of the church - Acts 2:47
- Jesus is the foundation or main cornerstone - I Corinthians 3:11
- The apostles and prophets are the foundation of the church - Ephesians 2:20
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