Some Bible Topics
church government
Psalm Chapter 22:28
For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
John Chapter 19:11
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Acts Chapter 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts Chapter 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
Acts Chapter 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Romans Chapter 13:1
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans Chapter 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans Chapter 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans Chapter 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans Chapter 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans Chapter 13:6
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans Chapter 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Titus Chapter 1:5
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
Titus Chapter 3:1
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,