PPT-Qualities of Elders 1 Tim

32 Qualities vs Qualifications Whats 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. . (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.. 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.. Session 3: Shepherding in a Post Christian World. Issues Facing Elders Today. Father Wounds. Evangelism. Church Growth. Dysfunctional . Marriages. Social Justice. Abuse. Addictions. Faith Development. 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.. seeketh. the office of a bishop, . he . desireth. a good work. .”. 1 Tim.3:1– “Faithful is the saying, If a man . seeketh. the office of a bishop, . he . desireth. a good work. .”. 1 Thess.5:12,13– “12 But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 and to esteem them exceeding highly in love . 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 . 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 . 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?. 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” – . Of Good Behavior. KOSMIOV. What are the cosmos (KOSMOS)?. Webster: “Universe considered as an orderly system; any complete and orderly system; form; arrangement; orderly”. Yet wouldn’t a big bang suggest disorder?. 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). . Listed in I Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. 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.