PPT-Qualities of Elders 1 Timothy

37 Good Testimony Good KALON Testimony MARTURION witness Mk 1455 martyr testimony Jn 119 Good reputation NASB NIV Well thought of ESV Good report . 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”. 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.. 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.. 2 Peter 1:5-9. Self-Control Defined. Restraint of one’s actions, feelings, & emotions. Literally –. . one holding himself in. Virtue of one who masters his desires & passions. To be in harmony with the will of God. Treatment of Elders. Elders who rule well worthy of double honor. Elders: Gk.. . Presbuteroi. , older men, but context indicates this is in an official . sense.. Rule: Gk. . Proistemi. . Be over, superintend, preside over.. 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, . 1 Timothy . 3:1 . “. This . is. a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good . work.”. The Work Of Elders. 1 Timothy . 3:1 . “. This . is. a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a . 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 . .. .. Auditorium Class Fall 2013. 1 Timothy 5:17-25; 6:1-10. 5:17-20 Elders. Let the “elders that rule well” (5:17). Not all “older men” (5:1), but specific older men who “rule.”. Acts 20:17 Paul called for the “elders of the church” and gave them instruction . 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. Gentleness. What is gentleness?. Who should be gentle?. How do we show a spirit of gentleness?. Why should we be gentle?. What Is Gentleness?. Webster: generous, kind, tame, patient, not harsh or rough. 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. 5:17-25. Concerning Elders. Honor elders. 17. The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. . 18. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.