EP062 Why Baptist? Two Offices - Part 8

This episode of The Immutable Word explains the Baptist doctrine of the two offices—pastor (elder/bishop) and deacon—and argues these are the only biblical offices for a New Testament local church. It outlines the roles and qualifications of pastors and deacons, why the apostolic office ceased, and why multi-tiered hierarchies like the papacy are unbiblical. The episode emphasizes how this simple structure preserves local church autonomy, the priesthood of the believer, and the separation of church and state.   For more information about The Immutable Word, visit: www.theimmutableword.com