What does the Bible say about the order of the church?
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The Bible instructs that the church is to be governed by principles set forth in Scripture, namely overseers (bishops) and deacons, as outlined in 1 Timothy 3.
The order of the church is vitally important, as it ensures that the church functions according to the teachings of Scripture. The church does not belong to any individual leader but to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The apostles were instructed to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word while delegating physical needs to well-respected men. This led to a structure that established both bishops, as overseers of the church, and deacons to address physical needs. As seen in Acts 6 and elaborated in 1 Timothy 3, the scriptural mandate indicates that the church operates under a governance that prioritizes sound doctrine and the spiritual welfare of its members.
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