What is the best model for church government? - Black Preaching Network2024-03-28T10:00:28Zhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-the-best-model-for-church-government?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don'thave an argument. How…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2011-09-23:916966:Comment:26537712011-09-23T23:36:30.133ZLovitha M, Whittington Sheltonhttp://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/LovithaMarieWhittingtonShelto
<p>I don'thave an argument. However, Ephesians 2:20 tells us that we are to build upon the foundation of the "<span class="criteria">apostles</span> <span class="criteria">and</span> <span class="criteria">prophets</span>, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];" And the letter again to the Ephesians 3:5-6, "Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs,…</p>
<p>I don'thave an argument. However, Ephesians 2:20 tells us that we are to build upon the foundation of the "<span class="criteria">apostles</span> <span class="criteria">and</span> <span class="criteria">prophets</span>, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];" And the letter again to the Ephesians 3:5-6, "Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel..."</p>
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So, when we build our churches with Jesus Christ as the Chief Corner Stone, the government shall be on <em>His</em> shoulder. That's why our living God builds the church...<br />
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