Download or read book Who Runs the Church written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its "tried and true" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective. Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of "doing church"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed? Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents: Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.

Download or read book Perspectives on Church Government written by Daniel L. Akin and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The models of church government discussed are the Plural Elder-led Congregational model, the Single Elder-led Congregational model, the Democratic Congregational model, the Episcopal model, and the Presbyterian model.

Download or read book Church Government written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An inquiry into the scriptural form of Church government Extr and abridged from The apostolic Church written by Thomas Witherow and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Church Government According to the Bible written by Simon V. Goncharenko and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as the government structure of Russia differs from that of the United States, and both differ from that of Great Britain, so it is with church government. Yet, as the institution governed by God's written word, the church must find and defend its governing structures using that word--the Bible. In this book, Dr. Simon Goncharenko argues that it is, in fact, possible to identify a specific preferred model of church polity within the Bible and to model our current church structure after Scriptural precedent.

Download or read book The Framework of the Church A Treatise on Church Government written by William Dool Killen and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Inquiry Into the Scriptural Form of Church Government written by Thomas Witherow and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Authentic Church Government written by Dr. Steven L. Highlander and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the current model of Church government Biblically accurate, or have we settled for a centuries-old model that has no Biblical basis? Authentic Church Government examines the roles of the Apostles Prophet, Evangelist. Pastor and Teacher in the Bible, as well as looking at the roles of Bishops, Elders and Deacons.

Download or read book The Main Points of Church Government and Discipline written by Christopher Love and published by Puritan Publications. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, Love sets down the plain teaching of Scripture demonstrating Presbyterial Government. It is a simple, but profitable, short, but sound teaching on the subject. Though the work is shorter than most works on the subject, there is a great deal of matter in a few words. It is a brief but yet biblically solid work so that not only the weak may be instructed, but the strong also established in the truth. There has always been a debate surrounding church government, concerning the question, “What is the best oversight of the church that could be had by Christ’s people while the church militant is established in the world?” Mr. Love will demonstrate, in catechistical form, that Presbyterial Government is of Divine Right, and is the best means for governing the people of God under Christ as a church body. The government of the church by Presbyters or Elders, who have the rule (Heb. 13:7, 17, 1 Tim. 5:17), and the keys of Christ’s church (Isa. 22:22, Rev. 1:18, 3:7), as well as power to remit and retain sin (John 20:23), are those who feed and govern the flock (1 Peter 5:2, Acts 20:17, 28), and are over people in the Lord (1 Thess. 5:12). Such men, as Love masterfully demonstrates, are Guides, Leaders, Bishops, Governors, and Pastors. And it is by this Divine Right that Christ rules his church in a Presbyterian form of church government. His section on the support of the church, minister and tithing is worth the cost of the volume alone. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Download or read book The Divine Right of Church Government written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Various's 'The Divine Right of Church Government,' the author explores the concept of church governance and its divine origins. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book delves into the historical context of church authority and the implications of the 'divine right' theory. Drawing on both biblical texts and historical examples, Various presents a compelling argument for the hierarchical structure of the church. The book's academic tone and thorough analysis make it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious studies and history. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the text, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. 'The Divine Right of Church Government' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of church organization and authority, offering valuable insights into the development of ecclesiastical structures and practices.

Download or read book Who Rules the Church written by Gerald Cowen and published by B&H Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers critical definitions about the work of a pastor or elder -- what his job description is and what the limits of his authority are in the context of church government.

Download or read book The Framework of the Church written by W. D. Killen and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Framework of the Church: A Treatise on Church Government The present volume treats of a subject which has been a bone of controversy for ages. It is very far from the design of the author to revive, much less to aggravate, the bitterness which the discussion has awakened; but, as the scriptural constitution of the Church has occupied much of his attention for at least half a century, he is desirous to communicate to others his matured convictions on the questions in dispute. He cannot expect that all his readers will adopt his conclusions; and yet he trusts that a calm review of the whole debate will tend to remove prejudices and misunderstandings, to diffuse light, and eventually to open the way for the cultivation of kindlier feelings and closer fellowship among the children of God. Amidst the din of theological warfare there may be found in good men, all over the Church, a yearning desire for unanimity and peace; and should this publication do nothing more than help to remove some of the causes by which real Christians are now separated, it will not have been written in vain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book A Treatise of Church government written by Robert Burscough and published by . This book was released on 1692 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book FRAMEWORK OF THE CHURCH written by W. D. KILLEN and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hints on Church Government written by William Innes and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Church Government and Church Questions written by Robert Williamson (Minister of the Free Church, Kingarth.) and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Discourse of Church government written by John Potter and published by . This book was released on 1724 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: