BIBLE STUDY ON THE CHURCH (LEADER’S NOTES)
Does the Church possess authority to “rule over” believers? Mat 18:17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Does this verse teach that the church has authority over believers? Leader’s Notes: Yes, the Bible teaches that the church has authority over believers, especially in the area of enforcing discipline of believers who have committed sins. But there is no teaching that there is an infallible authority to interpret scripture. Did Jesus appoint Peter as the Pope or leader of the church? Matthew 16:1518 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou…