We must guard against becoming a FAKE body of the Lord of Life.

1. CHURCH LEADERS MUST BE D____________ DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.                 I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-
   1. Leaders must A________ further instruction and growth.
   2. The E________ are responsible before God to guide the church.
   3. Every Believer must be G___________ in knowledge and truth. John 14:15f; Galatians 6:1f
   4. The New Testament directs congregations to A_________ Elders.
2. ELDERS ARE TO G________ THE CHURCH FROM SATAN’S EVIL.
   1. Satan, God’s enemy, is seeking to D__________ all that is good.                                         I Peter 5:8
   2. Elders are warned to be on guard for T______________.                                                     Matthew 7:15; Galatians 1:6f
   3. Biblical history is a clear W__________ for us to avoid changes. Hebrews; II Timothy 3:16-17
   4. All believers are to walk in H___________ before Almighty God.    I Peter 5:1f
3. GOD HOLDS ELDERS A________________ AS CHURCH LEADERS.
   1. Elders need to stand U_________ in God’s Biblical Truth.
   2. Elders need to continue B___________ up faith. Ephesians 4:12f
   3. The congregation needs to F________ the elders in God’s Truth.                                         I Timothy 5:19-20; Matthew 18:15f

*Do this for your Elders: Pray, Trust, Encourage and Follow.