We had this conversation before and I agree with most of your statement. However, the Bible doesn't have one Head bishop, but elders are another name for Bishop/overseer. So you hierarchy should be Jesus/Rabbi, apostles, prophets, evangelist, elders/bishops, deacons/teachers
However. Folks ignore that.
Key note I believe there is only One Jesus and the apostles listed in the Bible. Not these new folks claiming the title. Some folks even claim to be Jesus returned.
However. Folks ignore that.
Key note I believe there is only One Jesus and the apostles listed in the Bible. Not these new folks claiming the title. Some folks even claim to be Jesus returned.
If we count early Christian writings too, I think we can say that:
1. apostles and prophets were not needed to be part of the local church
2. deacon was rather a practical position, having nothing to do with the leadership of the church as such
3. bishop was one and elders were severals
You can see Didaché, Ignatios etc for more references...
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