This is a discussion of the overall chain of command or authority in a Christian church. It discuses the relationship between God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Prophecy, human leaders, and the believer. It discuses the problems that arise when the proper chain is not maintained, and the consequences of such disruptions.
Chapter Titles:
Preface;
Introduction;
Christ’s Representative on Earth;
The Need for Organization;
Leadership’s Relation to Authority;
How Leaders Are to Do Their Work;
Unity In the Church;
Working Against the Church;
Church Discipline;
Conflict God on the Throne—He Guides;
God’s Direct Guidance Will Increase;
Independence From Authority;
Counsel Together;
Obedience to God’s Authority;
The Results of Obedience to God’s Authority;
Usurpation of God’s Authority;
The Results of Usurping God’s Authority;
God’s Reproof of His Church;
The Response to Reproof;
Examples of Relationship to Authority;
Appendix A;
Appendix B
