FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - THE 777th PRECINCT

WHAT ARE THE FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE CHURCH?

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FAQ 0122 WHAT ARE THE FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE CHURCH? Episcopal • Presbyterian • Congregational • Independent • Autonomous Church government describes how authority, oversight, decision-making, accountability, property and ministry responsibility are ordered within the church. Different traditions have developed different structures. This FAQ explains five common models and evaluates them through …

WHAT ARE THE PREROGATIVES OF THE SET MAN?

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FAQ 0121 BIBLICAL MINISTRY FRAMEWORK OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT ARE THE PREROGATIVES OF THE SET MAN? Authority as Stewardship: Appointment, Networking, Gathering, Budget, Vision, Oversight, Sanction and Veto Based on Lesson 14 of the ABC Curriculum (source document supplied) Within the ABC Curriculum, the “set man” is the recognised leader entrusted with primary responsibility …

God’s Blueprint for Love, Legacy, and Covenant

When a Spouse Blocks Church Decisions

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FAQ 006 WHEN A HUSBAND OR WIFE BECOMES A STUMBLING BLOCK IN CHURCH-RELATED DECISIONS, WHAT SHOULD WE DO? Marriage, Mutual Submission, Spiritual Responsibility and Kingdom Order Marriage is a covenant of one-flesh unity under Christ. When spouses disagree about church attendance, ministry involvement, giving, spiritual relationships or other faith-related decisions, the answer is neither domination …

Can Your Family Become an Idol?

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FAQ 005 HOW CAN A PERSON’S FAMILY BECOME AN IDOL IN THEIR LIFE? Loving Family Deeply Without Placing Family Above God Family is one of God’s greatest gifts, but even a good gift can become disordered when it takes the place that belongs to God alone. Biblical discipleship teaches us to love our families faithfully …

What Is a True Spiritual Son?

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FAQ 004 WHAT IS A TRUE SON? Can True Sonship Be Seen in a Person’s Actions? Likeness • Faithfulness • Service • Honour • Maturity 1. Introduction The language of spiritual fathers and sons appears throughout the New Testament. Paul called Timothy his beloved and faithful child in the Lord and described the father-son quality …

Should I Give a Disobedient Son a Work Reference?

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SHOULD A SPIRITUAL FATHER GIVE A WORK TESTIMONIAL FOR A DISOBEDIENT SON? A spiritual father must never use a testimonial to control a son, but neither should he give an endorsement that is untrue. Biblical fathering requires truth spoken in love, correction aimed at restoration, and grace that never compromises integrity. 1. Introduction A difficult …

The Three Types of Fathers

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Scripture presents distinct dimensions of fathering in our lives. God is the Father of our spirits; biological fathers carry natural responsibility and influence, and spiritual fathers help nurture maturity, character and calling in Christ. 1. Introduction Fathering is one of the most important relational themes in Scripture. It speaks not only of natural family, but …

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Was Satan a Fallen Angel?

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WAS SATAN A FALLEN ANGEL? What Scripture Actually Says THE QUESTION: Was Satan originally a holy angel named Lucifer who rebelled against God, led other angels in rebellion, fell from heaven, and then became the devil? SHORT ANSWER No. The Bible never explicitly teaches that Satan was originally a holy angel named Lucifer who rebelled …

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The Unpardonable Sin Explained: Can Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Be Forgiven?

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A Biblical and Pastoral Framework for Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit A person who has genuinely repented, believed in Jesus Christ, and been born again has not committed the unpardonable sin in its final biblical sense. 1. Introduction This FAQ addresses three questions in order: What is the unpardonable sin? Can an unbeliever who is …

A BIBLICAL AND RELATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR CALLING, COVERING, RECOGNITION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

CAN WOMEN BE IN PASTORAL AND GOVERNING MINISTRY

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A BIBLICAL AND RELATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR CALLING, COVERING, RECOGNITION AND ACCOUNTABILITY A woman may honour covenantal order in marriage while exercising pastoral or governing authority delegated by Christ and recognised by the ministry in which she serves. 1. Introduction The question of whether women may serve as pastors or governing elders has produced sincere disagreement …