David Jackman

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The Bible in the Driving Seat

Looking at life in the local congregation, how do we develop expository Bible ministry, which not only feeds the flock, but also develops a Biblical world-view, not least about the church and its ministry agenda? Why moving the Bible from the back seat to the driving seat is a first step towards the re-evangelization of Europe.

Introduction

4 places in the car for the Bible

4 poles of authority in the church

1. The Bible’s Job Description

2 Timothy 3:14 – 17
Colossians 1:25 – 29

2. The Apostolic Example

Acts 17:1 – 4
18:1 – 4
19:8 – 10
Acts 17:22 – 34
1 Corinthians 1:17 – 18, 21 – 25
Ephesians 4:11 - 16

3. The Leadership Role

2 Timothy 2:2, 15
2 Timothy 4:1 – 5
Titus 1:1 – 3; 2:1; 2:15

4. Practical Considerations

a) Church building that is motivated by Biblical imperatives

evangelism at the top of the list
nurture for what?

b) Ministry diaries that are governed by Biblical priorities

expository teaching
discipleship training
raising the next generation
discipline and delegation
rest and refreshment

c) A world view that is integrated under Biblical authority

creation and redemption
Biblical theology
realism about our culture
articulate advocates
confident contenders

d) Godly lives that are empowered through Biblical obedience

trust and obey
integrity of character
consistency of lifestyle
reliance on the Holy Spirit
the Word that does the work