John 10.1-30; Matthew 26.31; Matthew 25.33
John10.9-10
Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
Therefore it is cared for and led by SHEPHERDS.
Several terms are used in the New Testament to refer to the same church leader:
- "Poimen" ; pastor/shepherd
- "Presbuteros"; elder
-"Episcopos"; overseer and bishop
1 Peter 5.1-2
To the elders I say . . . Be shepherds of God's flock, serving as overseers.
Acts 20.17-18, 28
Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived he said to them . . . Guard yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made your overseers. Be pastors of the church of God . . ."
see also Titus 1.5-7; 1 Timothy 5.17; 1 Peter 2.25
Summary of the Nature of ConnexionChurch:
1- We are a Fellowship
2- We are a Family
3- We are a Body
4- We are a Flock
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