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Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen
You're asking about pizza not being in the Bible, and I'm talking about the model of church polity IN the Bible, being disregarded by unbiblical organizations and roles (like "General Superintendent").
-Bro. Alex
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Calling organizations and organizational roles unbiblical makes about as much sense as calling indoor plumbing at the Church and Church custodians unbiblical.
The early church adopted organizational models from the structures that they were familiar with. Elders from the synagogue and Overseers from the Greco-Roman form of governance, etc.
When it comes to a para-church structure, like an organization, God's people are free to organize in any way that is functional for their need and culture. God recognizes human government and the Church's right to establish roles, rules, and structures of authority and submission.
Organizations are voluntary constructs, cobbled together by fallible men for good purposes. Nobody is forced to belong, but those who choose to belong should align themselves with the roles and rules of the group.
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