Class #5: Elders A manei tis, if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man

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Class #5: Elders1. Examples of Elders2. Qualifications of Elders3. Appointment of Elders4. Removal of Elders5. Duties of Elders

Examples of EldersSpecific Examples of Elders:

James – brother of Jesus (Acts 21:18)Peter – Apostles to Christ (1 Peter 5:1)John – Apostle to Christ (2 John 1:1)

Examples of EldersSpecific Examples of Elders:Generic Examples of Elders:

Elders of Jerusalem - Acts 11:30, Acts 15, Acts 21Elders of the churches in Asia – Acts 14:23Elders of Ephesus – Acts 20Overseers of Philippi – Philippians 1:1

Examples of EldersSpecific Examples of Elders:Generic Examples of Elders:Perfect Example of an Elder:For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian (overseer) of your souls. - 1 Peter 2:25 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. - 1 Peter 5:4

Examples of EldersSpecific Examples of Elders:

James – brother of Jesus (Acts 21:18)Peter – Apostles to Christ (1 Peter 5:1)John – Apostle to Christ (2 John 1:1)

Specific QualificationsALL offices of the church have qualifications

Head of the ChurchApostlesProphetsEldersDeaconsPreachersTeachersSong Leaders

Specific QualificationsI Timothy 3:1-11

A man ei tis, if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man


Desires the work of an elder (NKJV)

Aspires to the office (NAS)

oregomai: to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for):--covet

after, desire.


Blameless (NKJV)

Above reproach (NAS)

anepileptos: from not arrested, i.e. (by implication) inculpable:--

blameless, unrebukeable.


The husband of one wife

Aner mia gune: one woman man


Temperate Nephaleos: sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect:--

sober.


Sober-minded (NKJV)

Prudent (NAS)

sophron: safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as

to opinion or passion):--discreet, sober, temperate.


Of good behavior

(NKJV)

Respectable(NAS)

kosmios, kos'-mee-os : orderly, i.e. decorous:--of good

behaviour, modest.


Hospitable philoxenos, fil-ox'-en-os : fond of guests, i.e. hospitable:--given

to (lover of, use) hospitality.


Able to teach didaktikos: instructive ("didactic"):--apt to teach.


Not given to wine

(NKJV)

Not addicted to wine

(NAS)

paroinos: (NOT) staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper):--

given to wine.


Not violent (NKJV)

Not pugnacious(NAS)

plektes: a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome):--

striker.


Not greedy for money

(NKJV)

free from the love of money

(NAS)

aischrokerdes : sordid:--given to (greedy of) filthy lucre.


Gentle Epieikes: appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild:--gentle,

moderation, patient.


Not quarrelsome

(NKJV)

Peaceable(NAS)

Amachos: peaceable:--not a brawler.


Not covetous Aphilarguros: unavaricious:--without covetousness, not

greedy of filthy lucre.


One who rules his own house well (NKJV)

One who manages his own household

well (NAS)

Proistemi: to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or

(by implication) to practice:--maintain, be over,

rule.


Children in submission (NKJV)

Children under control (NAS)

Teknon: a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.

Hupotage: subordination:--subjection.


Not a novice (NKJV)

Not a new convert

(NAS)

Neophutos: newly planted, i.e. (figuratively) a young convert

("neophyte"):--novice.


Has a good testimony among those who are

outside (NKJV)

a good reputation…. (NAS)

Marturia: evidence given (judicially or

genitive case):-record, report, testimony,

witness.

Specific QualificationsTitus 1:6-9

Having faithful children ….

(NKJV)

Having children who believe…

(NAS)

Pistos :objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:--believe (-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true


…children not accused of dissipation or

insubordination(NKJV)

…children not accused of dissipation or rebellion

(NAS)

Asotia, properly, unsavedness, (by implication) profligacy:-excess, riot

Nupotaktos, unsubdued, insubordinate (in fact or temper),

disobedient, that is unruly.


Not quick tempered

Orgilos,: irascible:--soon angry


Loving (a lover of) what is good

Philagathos: fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue:--love of

good men.


Just Dikaios: equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy

(absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).


Holy (NKJV)

Devout(NAS)

Hosios: properly, right i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure):--

holy, mercy, undefiled


Holding fast the faithful word in accordance with

the teaching

Antechomai: to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for:--hold fast, hold to, support.


by sound doctrine both to

exhort and convict those

who contradict

parakaleo, to call near, i.e. invite, invoke, beseech, call for,

(be of good) comfortelegcho, to confute,

admonish:--convict, convince, tell a fault,

Appointment of EldersPassage Who Appointed How Was It Done

Acts 14:23 Paul & Barnabas w/ prayer, fasting & commendation

Titus 1:5 Titus1 Timothy 5:21 Timothy Laying on of handsEphesians 4:11 Jesus Christ

Acts 20:28 Holy Spirit1 Corinthians 12:28 God

Appointment of EldersAppointment

By the authority of God Through Christ & through the Holy Spirit

Accomplished by men Initially by ApostlesSubsequently by evangelists

Appointment of EldersMethod of appointments

Laying on of hands - the passing of authorityPrayer and fasting - devotional

Time of appointmentClearly not at the inception of a churchIndicative it is not a sin to be unorganized Called to be "set in order"

Appointment of EldersSelection of Elders

No direct evidence the church was consultedHowever - can we imagine the appointment of an undesired overseer?

Removal of EldersMost elders remove themselves

I Timothy 5:19 – pattern of removing elders The model for the address of public sin Multiple Public rebukes – Tit 3:10, Gal. 2:14Removal from fellowship – Matthew 18:17

Diotrephes? III John 9-10

Duties of the EldersEphesians 4:11-12

GENERAL: To aid in the work of the church1. Perfection(maturity, Katartizo)2. Ministry (Diakonia, taking care of Saints)3. Building (Oikodoma)

Duties of the Elders1 Peter 5:1-4

1. Shepherd (verb)2. Serving (eagerly and willingly)3. By being examples

Duties of the Elders1 Timothy 5:17-18

1. Rule (proistemi: to stand before)

Duties of the EldersHebrews 13:7, 13:17

1. Rule (hegeomai: to lead, i.e. command (with official authority))

Duties of the Elders1 Thessalonians 5:12

1. Labor2. Admonish

Duties of the EldersTitus 1:9-13

1. Exhort2. Convict (stop the mouth) of those who

contradict (i.e. the disputer/gainsayer)

Duties of the EldersTitus 1:7

1. Stewardship (oikonomos, the house feeder)

Duties of the Elders1 Timothy 3:5

1. Take care (epimeleomai, to care over)

Class #5: Elders1. Examples of Elders2. Qualifications of Elders3. Appointment of Elders4. Removal of Elders5. Duties of Elders

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Class #5: Elders A manei tis, if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man