Whether they were settling doctrinal issues or they were giving organizational direction, those spirit - anointed elders were led by the Scriptures. ​ — Acts 1: 20 - 22; 15: 15 - 20.
(‏ اع ٥ :‏ ١٩ ،‏ ٢٠‏ )‏ وَثَالِثًا ،‏ أَرْشَدَتْ كَلِمَةُ ٱللهِ ٱلْهَيْئَةَ ٱلْحَاكِمَةَ كَيْ تُنَظِّمَ ٱلْجَمَاعَاتِ وَتَبُتَّ فِي ٱلْمَسَائِلِ ٱلْعَقَائِدِيَّةِ .‏ —‏ اع ١ :‏ ٢٠ -‏ ٢٢ ؛‏ ١٥ :‏ ١٥ -‏ ٢٠‏ .‏