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On Guard: For Ministers of Mercy       Austin Bible Fellowship
I Timothy 3:8-16                                              7/13/08

I. Review of Church Leadership

A. Christ is the HEAD of the Church.        Ephesians 4:15,16

B. Every Member is a PRIEST and MINISTER .    I Peter 2:9

C. A FEW Lead the Local Church.        Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28

D. These Leaders are called ELDERS.        Titus 1:5

E. Elders are to Lead and FEED.       Hebrews 13:7,17;  Titus 1:9

II. On Guard: For Ministers of Mercy        Timothy 3:8-16

A. Function            Acts 6:1-6


B. Gender            I Tim 3:11, Romans 16:1


C. Character            I Tim. 3:8-13


III. Our Great Confession            I Timothy 3:16

He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.