PPT-Qualities of Elders

Titus 18 Hospitable Same as in 1 Tim 32 Literally A lover of strangers PHILOXENON PHILO love XENON Strange stranger Xenon gas discovered by William Ramsay amp Morris Travers in 1898 They found xenon in the residue left over from evaporating components of liquid air Ramsay thought it strange and suggested the name xenon for strange stranger. 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.. 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.. 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,.  . 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 . 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 . 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 . . 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”. How emotional intelligence plays a role in workplace success. 1. Warm up: (5 min). Take a few minutes to . think about . and . identify. the . important characteristics and qualities . of a leader. . 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” – . 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). . List some rights of individuals. C. C. P. E. C. 1. Give three reasons why it is important to maintain an individual’s rights. (how will they feel?) . 2. Explain what might happen in an individual’s rights were not met..