I’ve given two points in support of congregational authority thus far in this mini-series. First, the congregation is involved in the selection and election of deacons and elders. Second, the congregation chooses individuals for specific tasks, sends them on their way, and holds them accountable for their ministries This third and final point is somewhat… Continue Reading
There are several examples from Scripture that demonstrate the fact that congregations exercise authority over certain matters. For my own sake, I have divided a number of these examples into three categories. Here is the first of those categories with the passages that give it support.1 (1) The congregation chooses individuals for specific tasks, sends… Continue Reading