I. THE SAINTS - or Membership of the Church (v. 2a)
A. A Redeemed, Regenerated Membership
B. A Submitted, Serving Membership
II. THE SHEPHERDS - or Leadership of the church (v. 2b) A. The Structure of Leadership in the New Testament B. The New Testament Office of Pastor/Elder
1. Episkopos - Overseer or bishop. Spiritual Authority
2. Presbuteros - Elder. Spiritual Maturity
3. Poimen - Pastor or shepherd. Spiritual Care
III. THE SERVANTS - or Ministers of the church (v. 2c) A. The New Testament Office of Deacon
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