Apostolic Succession?

Summary

The sermon discusses the concept of apostolic succession, contrasting the Roman Catholic view with the biblical model of church authority. It emphasizes that authority in the church is derived from the local congregation and the Word of God, not from an unbroken line of bishops. The speaker explains the biblical process of ordaining elders through church authority, citing examples from Acts and Paul's epistles. The message stresses the importance of adhering to scriptural patterns rather than hierarchical structures and encourages faith in God's promises for assurance of salvation.