Church Leaders

Church Leaders

Called by God Exo 28:1; Heb 5:4;

Qualified by God Isa 6:5-7; 2Cor 3:5; 2Cor 3:6;

Commissioned by Christ Matt 28:19;

Sent by the Holy Spirit Acts 13:2; Acts 13:4;

Have authority from God 2Cor 10:8; 13:10;

Authority of, is for edification 2Cor 10:8; 2Cor 13:10;

Separated to the gospel Rom 1:1;

Entrusted with the gospel 1Thess 2:4;

DESCRIBED AS

Ambassadors for Christ 2Cor 5:20;

Ministers of Christ 1Cor 4:1;

Stewards of the mysteries of God 1Cor 4:1;

Defenders of the faith Php 1:7;

The servants of Christ's people 2Cor 4:5;

Specially protected by God 2Cor 1:10;

Necessity for Mat 9:37; Mat 9:38; Rom 10:14;

Excellency of Rom 10:15;

Labors of, vain, without God's blessing 1Cor 3:7; 15:10;

Compared to earthen vessels 2Cor 4:7;

SHOULD BE

Pure Isa 52:11; 1Tim 3:9;

Holy Exo 28:36; Lev 21:6; Tit 1:8;

Humble Acts 20:19;

Patient 2Cor 6:4; 2Tim 2:24;

Blameless 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:7;

Willing Isa 6:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Disinterested 2Cor 12:14; 1Thess 2:6;

Impartial 1Tim 5:21;

Gentle 1Thess 2:7; 2Tim 2:24;

Devoted Acts 20:24; Php 1:20; Php 1:21;

Strong in grace 2Tim 2:1;

Self-denying 1Cor 9:27;

Sober, just, and temperate Lev 10:9; Tit 1:8;

Hospitable 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:8;

Apt to teach 1Tim 3:2; 2Tim 2:24;

Studious and meditative 1Tim 4:13; 1Tim 4:15;

Watchful 2Tim 4:5;

Prayerful Eph 3:14; Php 1:4;

Strict in ruling their own families 1Tim 3:4; 1Tim 3:12;

Affectionate to their people Phi 1:7; 1Th 2:8; 1Th 2:11;

Ensample to the flock Phi 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Tim 4:12; 1Pet 5:3;

SHOULD NOT BE

Lords over God's heritage 1Pet 5:3;

Greedy of filthy lucre Acts 20:33; 1Tim 3:3; 1Tim 3:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Contentious 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Crafty 2Cor 4:2;

Men-pleasers Gal 1:10; 1Th 2:4;

Easily dispirited 2Cor 4:8; 2Cor 4:9; 2Cor 6:10;

Entangled by cares Luke 9:60; 2Tim 2:4;

Given to wine 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Should seek the salvation of their flock 1Cor 10:33;

Should avoid giving unnecessary offense 1Cor 10:32; 1Cor10:33; 2Cor 6:3;

Should make full proof of their ministry 2Tim 4:5;

ARE BOUND TO

Preach the gospel to all Mar 16:16; 1Cor 1:17;

Feed the Church Jer 3:15; John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28; 1Pet 5:2;

Build up the Church 2Cor 12:19; Eph 4:12;

Watch for souls Heb 13:17;

Pray for their people Joe 2:17; Col 1:9;

Strengthen the faith of their people Luk 22:32; Act 14:22;

Teach 2Ti 2:2;

Exhort Tit 1:9; Tit 2:15;

Warn affectionately Act 20:31;

Rebuke Tit 1:13; Tit 2:15;

Comfort 2Cor 1:4-6;

Convince gainsayers Tit 1:9;

War a good warfare 1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7;

Endure hardness 2Tim 2:3;

SHOULD PREACH

Christ crucified Act 8:5; Act 8:35; 1Cor 2:2;

Repentance and faith Act 20:21;

According to the oracles of God 1Pet 4:11;

Everywhere Mar 16:20; Act 8:4;

Not with enticing words of man's wisdom 1Cor 1:17; 1Cor 2:1; 1Cor 2:4;

Not setting forth themselves 2Cor 4:5;

Without deceitfulness 2Cor 2:17; 2Cor 4:2; 1Thess 2:3; 1Thess 2:5;

Fully, and without reserve Act 5:20; Act 20:20; Act 20:27; Rom 15:19;

With boldness Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mat 10:27; Mat_10:28;

With plainness of speech 2Cor 3:12;

With zeal 1Thess 2:8;

With constancy Act 6:4; 2Ti 4:2;

With consistency 2Cor 1:18; 2Cor 1:19;

With heedfulness 1Ti 4:16;

With good will and love Phi 1:15-17;

With faithfulness Eze 3:17; Eze 3:18;

Without charge, if possible 1Cor 9:18; 1Th 2:9;

Woe to those who do not preach the gospel 1Cor 9:16;

WHEN FAITHFUL

Approve themselves as the ministers of God 2Cor 6:4;

Thank God for his gifts to their people 1Cor 1:4; Phi 1:3; 1Th 3:9;

Glory in their people 2Cor 7:4;

Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people 1Th 3:6-9;

Commend themselves to the consciences of men 2Cor 4:2;

Are rewarded Mat 24:47; 1Cor 3:14; 1Cor 9:17; 1Cor 9:18; 1Pe 5:4;

WHEN UNFAITHFUL

Described Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10; Tit 1:11;

Deal treacherously with their people Joh 10:12;

Delude men Jer 6:14; Mat 15:14;

Seek gain Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3;

Shall be punished Eze 33:6-8; Mat 24:48-51;

THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO

Regard them as God's messengers 1Cor 4:1; Gal 4:14;

Not to despise them Luk 10:16; 1Ti 4:12;

Attend to their instructions Mal 2:7; Mat 23:3;

Follow their holy example 1Cor 11:1; Phi 3:17;

Imitate their faith Heb 13:7;

Hold them in reputation Phi 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17;

Love them 2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6;

Pray for them Rom 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18;

Obey them 1Cor 16:16; Heb 13:17;

Give them joy 2Cor 1:14; 2Cor 2:3;

Help them Rom 16:9; Phi 4:3;

Support them 2Chr 31:4; 1Cor 9:7-11; Gal 6:6;

Pray for the increase of Mat 9:38;

Faithful-Exemplified

The Eleven Apostles Mat 28:16-19;

The seventy Luke 10:1; Luke 10:17;

Matthias Act 1:26;

Philip Act 8:5;

Barnabas Act 11:23;

Simeon, &c Act 13:1;

Paul Act 28:31;

Tychicus Eph 6:21;

Timothy Phi 2:22;

Epaphroditus Phi 2:24;

Archippus Col 4:17;

Titus Tit 1:5;