Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#1]
ECCLESIOLOGY:
THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1 Timothy 3:1-5; 5:1-6:2
Introduction:
1. Peter’s confession of Christ.
Matthew 16:13-19
2. All believers in Christ are part of the Church.
3. God has a structure for the local congregation. There are 2 offices in the Church: Pastors and deacons.
Pastor Qualifications
His Call
1 Timothy 3:1
1. He has a passion for following God’s call.
2. He pursuits obedience to God’s call in all he does.
3. He performs his calling as the “Under Shepherd”.
His Character
1 Timothy 3:2-5
1. In his marriage. “The husband of but one wife…” (Give both interpretations.)
2. In his ministry. “…temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach”.
3. In his morals. “Not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.”
4. In his management. “He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.”
His Credibility
1 Timothy 3:6-7
1. Seasoned. Not a new believer.
2. Sifted. A mature Christian.
3. Sanctified. A good reputation.
Deacon Qualification
1. The first Scriptural reference of deacons. Acts 6:1-4
2. The function. Servants.
3. The qualifications. (Very similar to the Pastor’s qualification.)
1 Timothy 3:8-15
Widows, Elders, And Slaves
1 Timothy 5:1-2
1. Respect. 1 Timothy 5:3-16
2. Widows that qualify for help. 1 Timothy 5:17-22
3. Handling of full time minister. 1 Timothy 6:1-2
4. How Christian slaves should work for their owners.
Conclusion:
Question And Answer Time.
