PPT-The Qualifications of Elders

Listed in I Tim 317 and Titus 169 There are 16 positive and 8 negative qualifications To begin with notice all these qualifications and You will see that all Christians are to have most. Acts 14:23. ; . Acts 20:17ff,32. .. These men must meet specified qualifications that demonstrate their abilities to serve in this capacity, . 1Tim.3:1-7. ; . Titus 1:5-9. .. However. , their primary role is that of . Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.. 1 Peter 5:1-4. 1 Peter 5:1-4 . Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as . your. fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,.  . 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.. L. iving. . Creatures. Christian . Hjortland. The 24 Elders. Revelation 4. White raiment – John 20:11, 12, Acts 1:10). Job 38:4-7. . Stars (Rev 12:3-5, 9). Job 1:6-7, 2:1. “The Scriptures declare that upon one occasion, when . 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. church of Christ. Sunday Mornings @ 10 AM. Lesson 1 - The Church: Its Significance. Lesson 2 - The Church: Its Usage. . Lesson 3 - The Church: Its Sound Speech. . Lesson 4 - The Church: Its Establishment, . And Their Qualifications. 1.. How is a congregation to know if a man desires the office of an elder?. Talk to him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Encourage him!. 2.. Can a Christian introduce his own considerations in the selection and if so, how can we know they are appropriate?. Titus 1:5-9. ESV. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you. . If anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instructions in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.. . of Elders in the URC. Aim of the Elder’s Meeting. “......... shall exercise oversight of the spiritual life of the church. .”. The Role of the Elders Meeting in the URC. Foster concern in the congregation for witness, service, evangelism, education, ecumenical action. 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 . .. .. Paul in Crete. Jews from Crete were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost – Ac 2:11. 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 8:1. All things are to be done by the authority of Christ (Col. 3:17).. All things are to be done without . partiality. . (. 1 Tim. 5:21). . All things must be done to the . glory of God. . (. 1 Cor. 10:31). . The New Testament Church The Eldership The Office Uses of the word “ Elder .” Originally the authority seems naturally invested who by virtue of greater age and consequently, experience, were best suited to govern. Later the idea of age became merged in that of dignity and experience.