PPT-Faithful Elders

514 1 Peter 514 So I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed shepherd the flock of God that is among you exercising oversight not under compulsion but willingly as God would have you. . (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.. :. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (3):. His Final Trip to Jerusalem (20:13-21:17). Overview of the Passage & Helpful Facts for Further Bible Study. Paul traveled from Troas to Miletus, hurrying to reach Jerusalem (20:13-16).. Session 1: Do We Really Need Elders?. Without Leadership The People Are Confused!!. Terms/Definitions. Elders, Pastors, Bishops = same function. Presbyter. = elder. Poimenas. = shepherd, pastor. Episkopos. 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.. Ageless one, You're my rock of peace,. Lord of all I depend on You,. I call out to You. , again . and again,. I call out to You. , again . and . again. Faithful One. You are my rock in times of trouble,. 2. . Timothy 4:1–8. Elmer Moore. Edgar J. Dye. A.W. Goff. The Faithful Evangelist. Timothy . converted in . Galatia—(. Acts 16:1-3. ).. Relationship Between Paul And Timothy. . (. Teacher And Student. 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. 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 . .. .. Ageless one, You're my rock of peace,. Lord of all I depend on You,. I call out to You. , again . and again,. I call out to You. , again . and . again. Faithful One. You are my rock in times of trouble,. Living a Faithful Life. We . can fall from grace!. (Hebrews 12:15; Jude 5; Matthew 7:21-23). Living a Faithful Life. We . can fall from grace!. (Hebrews 12:15; Jude 5; Matthew 7:21-23). We MUST continue . 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). . Joyful . and triumphant, . O come ye, . O . come ye to Bethlehem.. Come and behold Him, . Born . the King of Angels; . O come, let us adore . Him (3). Christ . the Lord.. Sing, choirs of angels, . Sing . 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.