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Lesson 11: Setting Things In Order

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What are signs of a local church that is completely disorganized (not unorganized)?

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  1. God’s work progresses best when leaders are appointed and the local church is organized according to His word.

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    • Acts 6:1-7
    • Acts 14:23
    • Acts 20:28-31
    • Ephesians 4:11-16
    • Philippians 1:1

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Titus 1:1-5

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What does “setting in order what remains” mean for a local church today? How can we identify what needs to be set in order?

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  1. “Set in order what remains” includes practical steps to restore, strengthen, organize, and grow local churches within God’s framework.

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    • Ephesians 4:11-16
    • Building up the body of Christ is an ongoing process.
    • Unity of the faith is an ongoing process.
    • Knowledge is an ongoing process.
    • Maturity is an ongoing process.
    • Growth is an ongoing process.
    • The proper working of each individual part is an ongoing process.
    • Key Point: We are always “setting in order.”

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Titus 1:1-5

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How does God expect church leaders to influence the preservation of truth and spiritual growth?

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  1. Think about three Biblical principles for setting things in order…

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    • Leadership is essential!
      • Elders feed, nourish, guide, protect, strengthen
      • Elders, preachers & teachers preserve and guard sound doctrine and godly examples. (1 Tim. 4:12, 1 Pt. 5:3)

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    • Organization enables growth!
      • Structure allows discipleship, accountability, and effective service.
      • Churches without order risk confusion & ineffectiveness.

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    • Faithful action follows faithful instruction!
      • Knowing Gods will is not enough; it must be applied.

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Titus 1:1-5

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How can we each move Titus 1:1-5 from knowledge into practice today?

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  1. Think about three practical applications…

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    • Everyone should take responsibility!
      • Submit to Biblical leadership.
      • Contribute to the spiritual health of a church (service & example).
      • Prepare yourself for the future.

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    • Support your leaders!
      • Encourage leaders in guarding sound doctrine & maintaining sensible order.
      • Participate in the work for your own growth!

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    • Strengthen the influence of the gospel!
      • Live it out in your personal life.
      • Ensure that the church remains faithful…

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Titus 1:1-5

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  1. Some churches are SCRIPTURALLY UNORGANIZED.

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  • Some churches are UNSCRIPTURALLY UNORGANIZED.

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  • Some churches are UNSCRIPTURALLY ORGANIZED.

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  • Biblical local churches are SCRIPTURALLY ORGANIZED.

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  • When any organization is working according to the right framework, it will function well and thrive.

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  • Take personal responsibility! Support leadership!

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Practical Takeaways

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Lesson 11: Setting Things In Order

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