Part IV “For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:” Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5
Mar 28, 2015
Part IV
“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:” Titus 1:5Titus 1:5
Qualified EldersQualified Elders
Qualified DeaconsQualified Deacons
Part I
Part II
Qualifications of EldersQualifications of Elders
• 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1
• Must possess these qualities
• Does not mean he is perfect
Part III
Responsibilities of EldersResponsibilities of Elders
To To ThemselvesThemselves
To To The ChurchThe Church
Duties to The ChurchDuties to The Church
ElderElder - efficient decision makers
BishopsBishops-effective administrators
PastorPastor - they will Shepherd the flock
Part IV
Responsibilities of the ChurchResponsibilities of the Church
To the EldersTo the Elders
1 Thes.5:12-13
12.And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
“urge” = NKJV
request, desire, intreat, pray
Brethren
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“beseech”
“recognize” = NKJV
Honor, love, respect
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“know them”
AntonymAntonym = forget, disregard,ignore
Work in behalf of the souls
Labour of Love
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“labour among you”
“Over you in the Lord”
Overseers of the flock
Elders are to instruct
Teach us the right way
Admonish means to warn, caution
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“admonish you”
Appreciate, honor
Because of their work
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“Esteem them very highly”
Should not constantly criticizeShould not constantly criticize
Elders/congregations
Harmony - Serenity
Heb. 12:14
God’s design produces peace !!!
1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“Be at peace...”
1 Thes.5:12-13
12.And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Heb. 13:17
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17
Elders have authorityThey cannot lead if we will not followDecisions in realm of judgment
“Obey Them”
Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17
If we feel they erred in judgment.If they sinIf they sin... ““Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.” ” 1 Tim 5:19-201 Tim 5:19-20
“Obey Them”
Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17
It is for our goodPrompted by loveThey watch for your souls“with joy not with grief”
“Submit yourselves”
Heb. 13:17
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
Heb. 13:7
“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”
Heb. 13:7Heb. 13:7
Recognize them
Spoken unto you the word of God
Elders want everyone to obey
“Remember them”
Heb. 13:7Heb. 13:7
Elders show us the way to live
IMITATION
“whose faith follow”
““Be ye followers of me, even asBe ye followers of me, even asI also am of Christ.”I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor.11:1
Participate in work ProgramParticipate in work Program
EncourageEncourage - hold up hands
Call for themCall for them when in need
James 5:14
Do’s and Don’ts about EldersDo’s and Don’ts about Elders
Be a murmurer
Gossip about the elders
Receive accusations
Try to undermine the plans
Don’tDon’t
Do’s and Don’ts about EldersDo’s and Don’ts about Elders
Honor, love and respect
Look for good points
Praise
Cooperate with them
Pray for the elders
DoDo
Part IV
Responsibilities of the ChurchResponsibilities of the Church
To the EldersTo the Elders
Part V
Questions AnsweredQuestions Answered