Summary: It was standard practice in the New Testament churches to appoint elders, who have God-given authority to interpret and apply the Word of God to the lives of the believers who are under them. Elders in the church today have this same authority. We are blessed by God when we willingly come under the authority of these God-appointed leaders, who hold the keys to the kingdom of Heaven.<br> <br> http://www.whatdoesthewordsay.org/uncategorized/31-delegated-aut…e-church-part-ii/
