Definition and Importance
Organization refers to the structured arrangement and systematic coordination of activities, resources, and people to achieve specific goals. In the biblical context, organization is seen as a reflection of God's order and design, evident in creation, the governance of Israel, the structure of the Church, and the administration of spiritual gifts.

Biblical Examples of Organization

1. Creation: The Bible begins with a profound example of divine organization. Genesis 1 describes how God created the world in an orderly fashion, establishing time, seasons, and ecosystems. Each day of creation builds upon the previous, demonstrating a methodical and purposeful design. "And God saw all that He had made, and it was very good" (Genesis 1:31).

2. Noah's Ark: In Genesis 6-9, God instructs Noah to build an ark with specific dimensions and materials, organizing the preservation of life through a detailed plan. This narrative highlights the importance of following divine instructions to achieve God's purposes.

3. Israel's Governance: The organization of the nation of Israel is evident in the appointment of leaders, judges, and priests. Moses, under God's guidance, established a system of governance to manage the people effectively. In Exodus 18, Jethro advises Moses to appoint capable men as leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens to share the burden of leadership. "Select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials" (Exodus 18:21).

4. The Tabernacle and Temple: The construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and later the Temple (1 Kings 6) involved detailed plans and specific instructions from God. These structures were organized to facilitate worship and the presence of God among His people.

5. The Early Church: The New Testament provides insight into the organization of the early Church. In Acts 6, the apostles appoint deacons to manage the distribution of food, allowing them to focus on prayer and ministry of the word. "Brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them" (Acts 6:3).

6. Spiritual Gifts: Paul’s letters emphasize the organization of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, he describes the Church as a body with many parts, each with a unique function, working together for the common good. "Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:4).

Principles of Organization in Scripture

· Order and Structure: God is a God of order, not chaos (1 Corinthians 14:33). The Bible encourages believers to do everything "decently and in order" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

· Delegation and Leadership: Effective organization often involves delegation and the appointment of leaders. Moses, the apostles, and Paul all demonstrate the importance of entrusting responsibilities to capable individuals.

· Unity and Diversity: While organization involves structure, it also embraces diversity. The Church is described as one body with many parts, each contributing uniquely to the whole (Romans 12:4-5).

· Purpose and Mission: Organization in the Bible is always directed towards fulfilling God's purposes, whether in creation, governance, worship, or the mission of the Church.

Conclusion
The concept of organization is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, reflecting God's nature and His intentions for His people. Through various examples and principles, Scripture provides a framework for understanding and implementing organization in a way that honors God and advances His kingdom.1. (n.) The act of organizing; the act of arranging in a systematic way for use or action; as, the organization of an army, or of a deliberative body.

2. (n.) The state of being organized; also, the relations included in such a state or condition.

3. (n.) That which is organized; an organized existence; an organism

4. (n.) an arrangement of parts for the performance of the functions necessary to life.

600. apokathistemi -- to restore, give back
... restore. From apo and kathistemi; to reconstitute (in health, home or organization)
-- restore (again). see GREEK apo. see GREEK kathistemi. ...
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498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself ...
... 498 ("to resist") means to " of something," ie its -- from its very "set
up" (organization) to the final way it is "ordered.". [498 ...
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Organization.
... THE TENNESSEE SYNOD. ORGANIZATION. 87. "German Ev. Luth. Conference of
Tennessee.""Although the Tennessee Synod has always been ...
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Method and Organization
... VII METHOD AND ORGANIZATION. =Organization= By organization is meant, of
course, boy organization, the form of organization that ...
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On the Organization of the Monks: Its Origin and Founders.
... The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY, of salaminius hermias sozomenus. Book I. Chapter
XII."On the Organization of the Monks: its Origin and Founders. ...
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The Organization of the Apostolic Church.
... SECTION III. THE WORSHIP AND CONSTITUTION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. CHAPTER
III. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. The Israelites ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter iii the organization of.htm

An Account of the Organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church ...
... FROM THE FIRST CONFERENCE IN 1773, TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH IN 1784 CHAPTER
3 An account of the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with ...
/.../chapter 3 an account of.htm

The Christian Conception of Life Has Already Arisen in Our Society ...
... THE CHRISTIAN CONCEPTION OF LIFE HAS ALREADY ARISEN IN OUR SOCIETY, AND WILL INFALLIBLY
PUT AN END TO THE PRESENT ORGANIZATION OF OUR LIFE BASED ON FORCE ...
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We have no Certain Knowledge of the Organization of the Angelic ...
... Chapter 58."We Have No Certain Knowledge of the Organization of the Angelic
Society. Now, what the organization is of that supremely ...
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The Boys' Department in the Sunday School
... The Boys' Department contemplates a change from the usual organization in the Sunday
school, in that the classes of boys between twelve and twenty years of age ...
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The Relation of the Sunday School to Community Organizations
... Christian Association should render service to the Church, both within and without
the Church"and this service may be through method, or organization, or both ...
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Fundamental Principles in Sunday School Work with Boys
... 4. The fourth principle is Organisation. The law of the boy life in
adolescence is organization, or the gang. The church has its ...
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Organization (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) The act of organizing; the act of arranging in a systematic way for use
or action; as, the organization of an army, or of a deliberative body. ...
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Presbyter
... of the neuter singular presbuterion, the masculine plural presbuteroi, always
translated "elders," is often used to indicate the same organization or court as ...
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Presbytery (1 Occurrence)
... of the neuter singular presbuterion, the masculine plural presbuteroi, always
translated "elders," is often used to indicate the same organization or court as ...
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Order (809 Occurrences)
... taxis, tagma)): "Order" in Biblical phrases may indicate (1) arrangement in rows,
(2) sequence in time, (3) classification and organization, (4) likeness or ...
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Education (4 Occurrences)
... In time, sufficient cooperation was obtained to make possible the organization
of strong intertribal leagues and, finally, the kingship. ...
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Ministry (44 Occurrences)
... THREEFOLD CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY 1. Insistence on Organization (1) Aid Given in
Selecting a Bishop (2) Bishops and Presbyters 2. Multiplication of Orders ...
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Mission (14 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) An association or organization of missionaries; a station or residence
of missionaries. 5. (n.) An organization for worship ...
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Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... period of transition in the development of the early Christian church, so his name
is connected with an important new departure within the organization of the ...
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Soul (554 Occurrences)
... Nephesh or "soul" can only denote the individual life with a material
organization or body. Pneuma or "spirit" is not so restricted. ...
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Pastoral
... Experiences (1) Data in 1 Timothy (2) Data in 2 Timothy (3) Data in Titus 2.
Subject-Matter Post-Pauline (1) Difficulty Regarding Church Organization (2) The ...
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