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Selection and Rejection of Elder, Deacons, and Preachers
Elders We’ve studied the qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Now, we’ll look at how these men are selected. Paul and Barnabas are said to have “ordained (appointed NASB/NKJV) elders in every church” in the region of Lystra, Iconium, and … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Preachers
Tagged appoint, deacons, elders, ordain, preachers, reaffirmation, rejection, selection
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Qualifications of Elders
They’re called by three different terms. These terms are descriptive of the nature and work of those men. (1) Elders/Presbyters (Acts 11:30; 14:23; 15:2; 15:4; 15:6; 15:22; 15:23; 16:4; 20:17; 21:18; 1 Timothy 4:14; 5:17; 5:19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Word Study
Tagged 1 Timothy 3, bishops, elders, Eli, overseers, pastors, qualifications, shepards, Titus 1, wine
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The Work of Elders, Deacons, Preachers, and Members
What are the duties of each? How do these positions inter-relate? Let’s study. Elders Elders possess God-given authority over the local church (Hebrews 13:17). This authority may be likened unto that of a father in the house (1 Timothy 3:4-5). … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Fellowship, Preachers, Soul Winning, Unity, Work
Tagged church organization, deacons, elders, members, preachers, work
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