1 / 17

CHURCH GOVERNMENT (3)

CHURCH GOVERNMENT (3). “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists , and some pastors and teachers” (Eph. 4:11). EVANGELISTS. THE SUPPORT OF AN EVANGELIST. an evangelist has the right to work and support himself (Acts 18:1-3; 20:34)

baxter-day
Download Presentation

CHURCH GOVERNMENT (3)

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. CHURCH GOVERNMENT (3) “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers” (Eph. 4:11) EVANGELISTS

  2. THE SUPPORT OF AN EVANGELIST • an evangelist has the right to work and support himself (Acts 18:1-3; 20:34) • an evangelist has the right to be supported from the church treasury (1 Cor. 9:4-14) • an evangelist has the right to be supported by a plurality of churches, “I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you”(2 Cor. 11:8) • an evangelist has the right to receive support from individuals (1 Cor. 16:17, 18; Gal. 6:6)

  3. Gk. opsonion THE SUPPORT OF AN EVANGELIST • is “wages” NOT “benevolence” • “I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you”(2 Cor. 11:8) • “Likewise the soldiers asked him saying, ‘And what shall we do?’ So he said to them, ‘Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages” (Lk. 3:14) • “Who ever goes to war at his own expenses?” (1 Cor. 9:7a)

  4. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO SELF • “But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness” (1 Tim. 4:7) • “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:16) “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:16) • “. . .keep yourself pure” (1 Tim. 5:22) • “. . .keep yourself pure” (1 Tim. 5:22) • “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 2:1) • “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 2:1) • “Let no one despise you” (Titus 2:15) • “Let no one despise you” (Titus 2:15)

  5. to flee away, seek safety by flight” (Strong’s #5343, 1st def.) “to run swiftly in order to catch a person or thing, to run after” (Strong’s #1377, 2nd. def.) EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO SELF • “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart”(2 Tim. 2:22)

  6. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO BRETHREN • “If you instruct the brethren in these things you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ. . .” (1 Tim. 4:6) • “If you instruct the brethren in these things you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ. . .” (1 Tim. 4:6) • “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12) • “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12)

  7. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO BRETHREN • “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2) • “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2) • “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Tim. 6:17) • “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Tim. 6:17) • “In humility correcting those who are in opposition. . .” (2 Tim. 2:25) • “In humility correcting those who are in opposition. . .” (2 Tim. 2:25)

  8. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO BRETHREN • “Do not receive an accusation against an elderexceptfrom two or three witnesses”(1 Tim. 5:19) • “Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses”(1 Tim. 5:19) • “Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear” (1 Tim. 5:20) • “Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear” (1 Tim. 5:20) • “. . .nor share in other people’s sins. . .” (1 Tim. 5:22)

  9. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE GOSPEL • “I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality” (1 Tim. 5:21) • “I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality” (1 Tim. 5:21) • “Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you” (Titus 2:15) • “Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you” (Titus 2:15) • “Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all” (1 Tim. 4:16) • “Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all” (1 Tim. 4:16)

  10. temperate, dispassionate, circumspect (Strong’s, #3525, 2nd def.) be willing to suffer toiling, exertion accomplish, follow through, finish EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TOTHE GOSPEL • “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry” (2 Tim. 4:5) • “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry” (2 Tim. 4:5)

  11. EVANGELIST RESPONSIBILITIES TOTHE CHURCH • “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you” (Titus 1:5) • “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lackingand appoint elders in every city as I commanded you” (Titus 1:5) • “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lackingandappoint elders in every city as I commanded you” (Titus 1:5) • “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you” (Titus 1:5)

  12. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EVANGELISTS TO FALSE TEACHERS • To Reject (Titus 3:10, 11) • To Withdraw From (1 Tim. 6:3-5) • To Turn Away (2 Tim. 3:1-5) • To Rebuke Sharply (Titus 1:12, 13) With all of these scriptural responsibilities, it should be evident that his work goes beyond the pulpit!

  13. What Evangelists Could Learn From Paul: • Be Consistent, “. . .Timothy. . .will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church” (1 Cor. 4:17) • Be Not Ashamed (Rom. 1:16, 17). Some apologize in their preaching the gospel! • Be Humble, “serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials. . .” (Acts 20:19) • Preach to please God (Gal. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:4) • Practiced what Is preached (Rom. 2:21, 22)

  14. What Evangelists Could Learn From Philip: • Preached Christ (Acts 8:5) • included the kingdom, name of Christ, and plan of salvation (v. 12) • Obedient (Acts 8:26, 27) • Enthusiastic (Acts 8:29, 30) • Recognized and began preaching at the level of understanding of his student (Acts 8:30-35)

  15. With the Mentioned Responsibilities. . . • are we thankful that the Lord “gave some to be evangelists. . .” or do we esteem such a work lightly (Eph. 4:11)? • do we view such a work as merely elective or essential for growth and development of the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12ff)? • will we be appreciative when he watches and gives warning of departures, issues facing the church, identifying false teachers, etc.? • will we be appreciative if he rebukes sharply and rejects one who advocates error? • will you be appreciative or angry if he corrects you?

  16. With the Mentioned Responsibilities. . . • Do you expect the evangelist to do the personal work for you and the church? • can you lawfully expect him to do more personal work than you (scripture?) • Do you think of the evangelist as a second class citizen in the church? • Or do you think of the evangelist as some mediator between man and God? • Do you criticize his performance from a scriptural viewpoint or from a denominational one? • Do you and will you use him as your tool for righteousness, knowledge, etc.?

More Related