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Elders – Deacons Qualifications

Elders – Deacons Qualifications. Sunday, April 29. Class Plan - Content. 13-14 Slavery; Then & Now 15-16 Respect for Authority 17-18 Elders & Deacons

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Elders – Deacons Qualifications

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  1. Elders – Deacons Qualifications Sunday, April 29

  2. Class Plan - Content • 13-14 Slavery; Then & Now 15-16 Respect for Authority 17-18 Elders & Deacons 19-23 How does what Paul told Timothy and Titus to do relate to responsibilities and authority in the Church today. Preachers, Apostles, Clergy, Overseers of Overseers 24-25 Vessels of Honor 26 Wrap-up • 1. Introduction • 2-3 Of much we have been FORGIVEN, therefore we pray that all men be saved • 4 Personal Relationships – how we should treat others • 5-6-7 False Teachers; Why, How, What • 8 All SCRIPTURE is inspired by GOD and PROFITABLE • 9-10 The role of WOMEN in the Church • 11-12 Widows; Then & Now

  3. Elders – Timothy • 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NASB) 1It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. 4He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), 6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. 7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  4. Elders - Titus • Titus 1:5-9 (NASB) 5For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, 6namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. 7For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, 8but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, 9holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.

  5. Deacons - Timothy • 1 Timothy 3:8-13 (NASB) 8Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. 12Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

  6. Elder – Bishop/Overseer – ShepherdUsed in connected and interchangeable ways • Elder - Bishop/Overseer • Titus 1:5, 7 (NASB) 5For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint eldersG4245 in every city as I directed you, … 7For the overseerG1985must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, • Bishop/Overseer – Shepherd • 1 Peter 2:25(NASB)25For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the ShepherdG1985and Guardian of your souls. • Acts 20:28(NASB)28“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseersG1985, to shepherdG4165the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

  7. Bishop/OverseerG1985 • G1985ἐπίσκοποςepiskoposThayer Definition:1) an overseer 1a) a man charged with the duty of seeing that things to be done by others are done rightly, any curator, guardian or superintendent 1b) the superintendent, elder, or overseer of a Christian church • visitation, 2Luke 19:44, 1 Pet 2:12 bishop, 11 Tim 3:1 bishopric, 11 Tim 3:1

  8. ElderG4245 • G4245πρεσβύτεροςpresbuterosThayer Definition:1) elder, of age 1a) the elder of two people 1b) advanced in life, an elder, a senior 1b1) forefathers 2) a term of rank or office 2a) among the Jews 2a1) members of the great council or Sanhedrin (because in early times the rulers of the people, judges, etc., were selected from elderly men) 2a2) of those who in separate cities managed public affairs and administered justice 2b) among the Christians, those who presided over the assemblies (or churches) The NT uses the term bishop, elders, and presbyters interchangeably 2c) the twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court seated on thrones around the throne of God

  9. ElderG4245 • Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: comparative of presbus (elderly) Citing in TDNT: 6:651, 931 Total KJV Occurrences: 67 elders, 58 Matt 15:2, Matt 16:21, Matt 21:23, Matt 26:3, Matt 26:47, Matt 26:57, Matt 26:59, Matt 27:1, Matt 27:3, Matt 27:12, Matt 27:20, Matt 27:41, Matt 28:12, Mark 7:3, Mark 7:5, Mark 8:31, Mark 11:27, Mark 14:43, Mark 14:53, Mark 15:1, Luke 7:3, Luke 9:22, Luke 20:1, Luke 22:52, Acts 4:5, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:23, Acts 6:12, Acts 11:30, Acts 14:23, Acts 15:2, Acts 15:4, Acts 15:6, Acts 15:22-23 (2), Acts 16:4, Acts 21:17-18 (2), Acts 23:14, Acts 24:1, Acts 25:15, 1 Tim 5:17, Titus 1:5, Heb 11:2, James 5:14, 1 Pet 5:1, Rev 4:4, Rev 4:10, Rev 5:5-6 (2), Rev 5:8, Rev 5:11, Rev 5:14, Rev 7:11, Rev 7:13, Rev 11:16, Rev 19:3-4 (2) elder, 7 Luke 15:25, 1 Tim 5:1-2 (2), 1 Tim 5:19, 1 Pet 5:5, 2 John 1:1, 3 John 1:1eldest, 1 John 8:9 old, 1 Acts 2:17

  10. Shepherd G4165 • G4165ποιμαίνωpoimainō Thayer Definition:1) to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep 1a) to rule, govern 1a1) of rulers 1a2) to furnish pasture for food 1a3) to nourish 1a4) to cherish one’s body, to serve the body 1a5) to supply the requisites for the soul’s need • Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G4166 Citing in TDNT: 6:485, 901 Total KJV Occurrences: 12 feed, 4 John 21:16, Acts 20:28, 1 Pet 5:2, Rev 7:17 rule, 4 Matt 2:6, Rev 2:27, Rev 12:5, Rev 19:15 feeding, 2 Luke 17:7, Jude 1:12 cattle, 1 Luke 17:7 feedeth, 1 1 Cor 9:7

  11. DeaconG1249 • G1249διάκονοςdiakonosThayer Definition:1) one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master, a servant, attendant, minister 1a) the servant of a king 1b) a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to him by the church, cares for the poor and has charge of and distributes the money collected for their use 1c) a waiter, one who serves food and drink

  12. DeaconG1249 • Part of Speech: noun masculine or feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands, compare G1377) Citing in TDNT: 2:88, 152 Total KJV Occurrences: 30 minister, 14 Matt 20:26, Mark 10:43, Rom 13:4 (2), Rom 15:8, Gal 2:17, Eph 3:7, Eph 6:21, Col 1:7, Col 1:23, Col 1:25, Col 4:7, 1 Thess 3:2, 1 Tim 4:6 ministers, 6 1 Cor 3:5, 2 Cor 3:6, 2 Cor 6:4, 2 Cor 11:15 (2), 2 Cor 11:23 servant, 4 Matt 23:11, Mark 9:35, John 12:26, Rom 16:1 deacons, 3 Phil 1:1 (2), 1 Tim 3:8, 1 Tim 3:12 servants, 3 Matt 22:12-13 (2), John 2:5, John 2:9

  13. General Qualifications

  14. General Qualifications

  15. Elder Specific Qualifications

  16. Deacon Specific Qualifications

  17. aboveG423 reproachG423,blameless • G410ἀνέγκλητοςanegklētosThayer Definition: 1) that cannot be called into to account, unreproveable, unaccused, blameless Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G1458 Citing in TDNT: 1:356, 58 Total KJV Occurrences: 5 blameless, 4 1 Cor 1:8, 1 Tim 3:10, Titus 1:6-7 (2) unreproveable, 1 Col 1:22

  18. husbandG435 of oneG1520wifeG1135 • G435ἀνήρanērThayer Definition: 1) with reference to sex 1a) of a male 1b) of a husband 1c) of a betrothed or future husband 2) with reference to age, and to distinguish an adult man from a boy 3) any male 4) used generically of a group of both men and women • G1520εἷςheisThayer Definition: 1) one • G1135γυνήgunē Thayer Definition: 1) a woman of any age, whether a virgin, or married, or a widow 2) a wife 2a) of a betrothed woman

  19. temperateG3524 • G3524νηφάλεος / νηφάλιοςnēphaleos / nēphaliosThayer Definition: 1) sober, temperate 1a) abstaining from wine, either entirely or at least from its immoderate use 1b) of things free from all wine, as vessels, offerings Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3525 Citing in TDNT: 4:939, 633 Total KJV Occurrences: 3 sober, 2 1 Tim 3:11, Titus 2:2 vigilant, 1 1 Tim 3:2

  20. prudentG4998 • G4998σώφρωνsōphrōnThayer Definition: 1) of a sound mind, sane, in one’s senses 2) curbing one’s desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from the base of G4982 and that of G5424 Citing in TDNT: 7:1097, 1150 Total KJV Occurrences: 4 sober, 2 1 Tim 3:2, Titus 1:8 discreet, 1 Titus 2:5 temperate, 1 Titus 2:2

  21. respectableG2887 • G2887κόσμιοςkosmiosThayer Definition: 1) well arranged, seemly, modest Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G2889 (in its primary sense) Citing in TDNT: 3:895, 459 Total KJV Occurrences: 2 behaviour, 1 1 Tim 3:2 modest, 1 1 Tim 2:9

  22. hospitableG5382 • G5382φιλόξενοςphiloxenosThayer Definition: 1) hospitable, generous to guests Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G5384 and G3581 Citing in TDNT: 5:1, 661 Total KJV Occurrences: 5 hospitality, 3 1 Tim 3:2, Titus 1:8, 1 Pet 4:9 lover, 1 Titus 1:8 use, 1 1 Pet 4:9

  23. ableG1317 to teachG1317 • G1317διδακτικόςdidaktikosThayer Definition: 1) apt and skilful in teaching Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1318 Citing in TDNT: 2:165, 161 Total KJV Occurrences: 4 apt, 2 1 Tim 3:2, 2 Tim 2:24 teach, 2 1 Tim 3:2, 2 Tim 2:24

  24. not addictedG3943 to wineG3943 • G3943πάροινοςparoinosThayer Definition: 1) given to wine, drunken Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3844 and G3631 Total KJV Occurrences: 4 given, 2 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 1:7 wine, 2 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 1:7

  25. addictedG4337 to muchG4183wineG3631 • G4347προσκολλάωproskollaō Thayer Definition: 1) to glue upon, glue to 2) to join one’s self to closely, cleave to, stick to • G4183πολύς / πολλόςpolus / polosThayer Definition: 1) many, much, large • G3631οἶνοςoinosThayer Definition: 1) wine 2) metaphorically fiery wine of God’s wrath

  26. pugnaciousG4131 • G4131πλήκτηςplēktēsThayer Definition: 1) bruiser, ready for a blow 2) a pugnacious, contentious, quarrelsome person Part of Speech: noun masculine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G4141 Total KJV Occurrences: 2 striker, 2 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 1:7

  27. gentleG1933 • G1933ἐπιεικήςepieikēsThayer Definition: 1) seemingly, suitable 2) equitable, fair, mild, gentle Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1909 and G1503 Citing in TDNT: 2:588, 243 Total KJV Occurrences: 5 gentle, 3 Titus 3:1-2 (2), James 3:17, 1 Pet 2:18 moderation, 1 Phil 4:5 patient, 1 1 Tim 3:3

  28. peaceableG269 • G269ἄμαχοςamachosThayer Definition: 1) not to be withstood, invincible 2) not contentious 3) abstaining from fighting Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163 Citing in TDNT: 4:527, 573 Total KJV Occurrences: 3 brawler, 1 1 Tim 3:3 brawlers, 1 Titus 3:2 no, 1 Titus 3:2 (2)

  29. freeG866 from the loveG866 of moneyG866 • G866ἀφιλάργυροςaphilargurosThayer Definition: 1) not loving money, not avaricious Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G1 (as a negative particle) and G5366 Total KJV Occurrences: 5 • covetous, 1 1 Tim 3:3 covetousness, 1 Heb 13:5 greedy, 1 1 Tim 3:3 lucre, 1 1 Tim 3:3 without, 1 Heb 13:5

  30. not fondG146 of sordidG146gainG146 • G146αἰσχροκερδήςaischrokerdēsThayer Definition: 1) eager for base gain, greedy for money Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G150 and kerdos (gain) Total KJV Occurrences: 3 lucre, 2 1 Tim 3:8, Titus 1:7 greedy, 1 1 Tim 3:8

  31. keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 • G2192ἔχω echō Thayer Definition: 1) to have, i.e. to hold 1a) to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as 2) to have, i.e. own, possess 2a) external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc. 2b) used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship 3) to hold one’s self or find one’s self so and so, to be in such or such a condition 4) to hold one’s self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to 4a) to be closely joined to a person or a thing Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: including an alternate form scheo, used in certain tenses only), a primary verb Citing in TDNT: 2:816, 286 Total KJV Occurrences: 775

  32. keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 • G5043τέκνονteknonThayer Definition: 1) offspring, children 1a) child 1a) a male child, a son • Part of Speech: noun neuter A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from the base of G5098 Citing in TDNT: 5:636, 759 Total KJV Occurrences: 99

  33. keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 • G5292ὑποταγήhupotagē Thayer Definition: 1) the act of subjecting 2) obedience, subjection Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G5293 Citing in TDNT: 8:46, 1156 Total KJV Occurrences: 4 subjection, 4 2 Cor 9:13, Gal 2:5, 1 Tim 2:11, 1 Tim 3:4

  34. keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 • G4587σεμνότηςsemnotēsThayer Definition: 1) the characteristic of a thing or person which entitles to reverence and respect, dignity, majesty, sanctity 2) honour, purity Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G4586 Citing in TDNT: 7:191, 1010 Total KJV Occurrences: 3 gravity, 2 1 Tim 3:4, Titus 2:7 honesty, 1 1 Tim 2:2

  35. childrenG5043 whoG4103believeG4103 • G4103πιστόςpistosThayer Definition: 1) trusty, faithful 1a) of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties 1b) one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust 1c) that can be relied on 2) easily persuaded 2a) believing, confiding, trusting 2b) in the NT one who trusts in God’s promises 2b1) one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead 2b2) one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation Part of Speech: adjective not tr 1; 67not tr 1; 67 A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3982 Citing in TDNT: 6:174, 849 Total KJV Occurrences:66

  36. childrenG5043 whoG4103believeG4103 • faithful, 53 Matt 24:45, Matt 25:21 (2), Matt 25:23 (2), Luke 12:42, Luke 16:10-12 (4), Luke 19:17, Acts 16:15, 1 Cor 1:9, 1 Cor 4:2, 1 Cor 4:17, 1 Cor 7:25, 1 Cor 10:13, Gal 3:9, Eph 1:1, Eph 6:21, Col 1:2, Col 4:7 (2), Col 4:9, 1 Thess 5:24, 2 Thess 3:3, 1 Tim 1:12, 1 Tim 1:15, 1 Tim 3:11, 1 Tim 4:9, 1 Tim 6:2, 2 Tim 2:2, 2 Tim 2:11, 2 Tim 2:13, Titus 1:6, Titus 1:9, Titus 3:8, Heb 2:17, Heb 3:2, Heb 3:5, Heb 10:23, Heb 11:11, 1 Pet 4:19, 1 Pet 5:12, 1 John 1:9, Rev 1:5, Rev 2:10, Rev 17:13-14 (3), Rev 19:11, Rev 22:5-6 (2) believe, 2 1 Tim 4:3, 1 Tim 4:10 believed, 2 Acts 10:45, Acts 16:1 believeth, 2 2 Cor 6:15, 1 Tim 5:16 believing, 2 John 20:27, 1 Tim 6:2 true, 2 2 Cor 1:18, 1 Tim 3:1 believers, 1 1 Tim 4:12 faithfully, 1 3 John 1:5 sure, 1 Acts 13:34

  37. a good reputationG3141 • G3141μαρτυρίαmarturiaThayer Definition: 1) a testifying 1a) the office committed to the prophets of testifying concerning future events 2) what one testifies, testimony, i.e. before a judge Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3144 Citing in TDNT: 4:474, 564 Total KJV Occurrences: 37 witness, 15 Mark 14:55-56 (2), Mark 14:59, Luke 22:71, John 1:7, John 3:11, John 5:31-32 (2), John 5:36, Titus 1:13, 1 John 5:9-10 (4), Rev 20:4 testimony, 14 John 5:32-34 (3), John 8:17, John 21:24, Acts 22:18, Rev 1:2, Rev 6:9 (2), Rev 11:7, Rev 12:11, Rev 12:17, Rev 19:10 (2) record, 7 John 1:19, John 8:13-14 (2), John 19:35, 1 John 5:10-11 (2), 3 John 1:12 report, 1 1 Tim 3:7

  38. Views on Qualifications • Specific for Timothy and Titus and are subject to revision. • Strict requirements; Husband of one Wife, Children who believe, above Reproach. • Requirements with some leeway for the times and circumstances. • Ideals, but since each congregation will have leadership, guidance to use to choose from the best you have to work with.

  39. Elders – Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1 (NASB) 1It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.

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