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”. 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 . 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.. Acts 20:28 "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.. 29 "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.. 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 . Titus 1:8. Self Controlled. EGKRATES – self controlled; disciplined; in control of your strength, and of yourself. Used in 1 . Cor. 7:9 with the idea of “containing yourself”. What kind of trials and temptations face an elder, and why would it be important for him to control himself?. The Purpose of the Church. Edification . of the body in love . Eph. 4:15-16. Spiritual maturity . of all members . v.13-14. Godly behavior . of all members . T. itus 2:11-13. Good deeds . by all members to others . 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.. The Purpose of the Church. Edification . of the body in love . Eph. 4:15-16. Spiritual maturity . of all members . v.13-14. Godly behavior . of all members . T. itus 2:11-13. Good deeds . by all members to others . . 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. 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”. 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. Listening to Our Elders: Telling a Story through Your Data Collette Adamsen, MPA Turtle Mountain Chippewa & Cole Ward, MA Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate National Resource Center on Native American Aging (UND)