Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks Episode 224: On Why New Testament Polity Is Prescriptive (with Bobby Jamieson)
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New Testament Polity Is Prescriptive
- New Testament church polity is prescriptive, not just descriptive, as shown by repeated and consistent patterns across texts.
- Apostolic appointments of elders and their qualifications establish normative church governance structures.
Critiques On Polity Consistency
- Critics argue New Testament polity is descriptive due to lack of consistent patterns and apparent developments over time.
- There's a historical shift from apostolic-led to elder-led churches, suggesting evolving structures rather than a fixed model.
Apostles Establish Church Order
- The apostles appointed elders early in church history and instructed Titus to establish elders, indicating a set order for church leadership.
- Elders and deacons serve distinct roles with elders overseeing spiritual matters and deacons serving practical needs.