SUPPLEMENT TO
WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Reason VII

1. Define these words as used in this lesson:
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   • Authority   ______________________________________________________________
     
   • Monarchy  ______________________________________________________________
   • Autonomy  ______________________________________________________________
   • Pastor  ______________________________________________________________
   • Bishop  ______________________________________________________________
   • Elder  ______________________________________________________________
   • Overseer  ______________________________________________________________
   • Deacon  ______________________________________________________________
   • Apostasy  ______________________________________________________________
2. Where does the Bible say that:
   • Jesus is God's son?   ______________________________________________________________
   • Deacon's are to serve tables?   ______________________________________________________________
   • Deacon's should first be proved?   ______________________________________________________________
   • Good elders are worthy of double honor?   ______________________________________________________________
   • Elders must feed the church?   ______________________________________________________________
3. T or F   Elder's have nothing to do with finances.
   T or F   Deacon's must rule their children well.
   T or F   Jesus has given his authority to men.
   T or F   Christians are commanded to obey elders.
   T or F   A preacher could not be a pastor in any way.
   T or F   Deacons have nothing to do with any spiritual matters.
   T or F   Only elders may change Christ's law.
   T or F   The first departure from truth came in the realm of church government.
   T or F   Church organization has been greatly mistreated and abused.
   T or F   Elders should be ordained in every church.
   T or F   God's wisdom is seen in autonomy.
4. List and give scriptures for twelve duties of elders:
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5. Give two passages where the qualifications of elders are given:
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6. List and briefly explain 23 qualifications of elders.
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7. List and give scripture for six obligations of the congregation to its elders.
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8. What are the duties of deacons?
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9. Give two passages where the qualifications of deacons are given:
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10. List the qualifications of deacons.
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11. Before each of the following statements place the number of the appropriate word (four given) which is dealt with by the statement:
    (a) Authority   (b) Monarchy   (c) Autonomy   (d) Apostasy
    ______   Each congregation is self ruled.
    ______   Christ's laws changed by men.
    ______   Christ has all power of church government.
    ______   No tyranny of one church over another.
    ______   First departure from truth in government.
    ______   Christ has all in heaven and earth.
    ______   Delegated only to apostles.
    ______   Man has no authority in church government.
    ______   Elders have authority in only one congregation.
    ______   Human authority replaces divine authority.
    ______   Independence among congregations.
    ______   Synods and councils assume authority of Christ.
    ______   An opposite of democracy.
    ______   Relationship between churches in first century.
    

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