PPT-Qualities of Elders Titus 1:5

Paul in Crete Jews from Crete were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost Ac 211 They could have taken the gospel back to Crete In the persecution of the church the gospel could have gone to Crete as an extension of Samaria Ac 81. HOW GOD DEFINES . “BLAMELESS”. . IN. 1 TIMOTHY 3:2-7. NECESSARY QUALITIES TO BE BLAMELESS IN CHARACTER AND COMPETENCE. 1 Timothy 3:2-7. The husband of one wife . (literally . “of one woman a man”. HOW GOD DEFINES . “BLAMELESS”. . IN. TITUS 1:6-9. NECESSARY QUALITIES TO BE BLAMELESS IN CHARACTER AND COMPETENCE. Titus 1:6-9. The husband of one wife . (literally . “of one woman a man”. ) speaks to both . 1 Timothy 3:3. Not Contentious. AMACHOS: A = not; MACHOS = fighting. Peaceable – NASB. Not a brawler – KJV. Not contentious . – ASV. Thayer: not to be withstood. All Christians are encouraged . Three Terms For “Elder”. Greek:. Presbuteros. Episkopos. Poimen. Latin:. Presbyter. Bishop. Pastor. English:. Elder. Overseer. Shepherd. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to one office.. Titus . 1:8. Hospitable. Same as in 1 Tim 3:2. Literally: A lover of strangers (PHILOXENON). PHILO = love. XENON = Strange / stranger. Xenon gas discovered by William Ramsay & Morris Travers in 1898. They found xenon in the residue left over from evaporating components of liquid air. Ramsay thought it strange and suggested the name “xenon” for strange / stranger.. www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com. Watchmen. The people of God need watchmen,. Eze. 33:1-9. To warn the people. Righteous if he warns. Unrighteous if he does not warn. Watchmen. The church of Christ has watchmen,. Qualifications For Elders. First Timothy 3:1-7. Titus 1:6-9. This lesson will continue a study . of the qualifications which have to do with a man’s character.. 1. . Not Covetous, Not Greedy For Money. HOW GOD DEFINES . “BLAMELESS”. . IN. TITUS 1:6-9. NECESSARY QUALITIES TO BE BLAMELESS IN CHARACTER AND COMPETENCE. Titus 1:6-9. The husband of one wife . (literally . “of one woman a man”. ) speaks to both . 241. Dr. Rick . Griffith • . Singapore Bible . College • BibleStudyDownloads.org. Key Word. Conduct. Titus. 241. Key Verse. “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Titus 3:8).. 3:2. Qualities vs Qualifications. What’s the difference?. Quality seems to be the essence of the person. “characteristic element” – Webster. Qualification seems to be the skill or ability. “skill; ability; that which fits one for the job”. Part 2. “Elders Responsibilities and our Responsibility to the Elders. ”. WE MUST DO THIS SCRIPTURALLY. Paul preached in the synagogues. Going first to the Jews, . Then to the Gentiles . .. .. 3:7. Good Testimony. Good: KALON. Testimony: MARTURION – witness (Mk 14:55), martyr, testimony (. Jn. 1:19). “Good reputation” – NASB; . NIV; “. Well thought of” – ESV. “Good report” – . 1:7. Above Reproach. Same word as in vs 6. Verse 6: blameless in regards to how he manages his family; home life. Verse 7: blameless in regards to being a good “steward of God”; church life and responsibilities. Survey of Titus I. General information New Testament Specific Letters Romans through Hebrews Author Paul as guided by the Holy Spirit To Whom Written Titus and to all Christians everywhere Titus is not mentioned in the Book of Acts.