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Elders Deacons QualificationsSunday, April 29Class Plan - Content1. Introduction2-3 Of much we have been FORGIVEN, therefore we pray that all men be saved4 Personal Relationships how we should treat others5-6-7 False Teachers; Why, How, What8 All SCRIPTURE is inspired by GOD and PROFITABLE 9-10 The role of WOMEN in the Church11-12 Widows; Then & Now13-14 Slavery; Then & Now15-16 Respect for Authority17-18 Elders & Deacons19-23 How does what Paul told Timothy and Titus to do relate to responsibilities and authority in the Church today. Preachers, Apostles, Clergy, Overseers of Overseers24-25 Vessels of Honor26 Wrap-up2Elders Timothy1 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.

Elders - TitusTitus 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 Gods 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.

Deacons - Timothy1 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.

Elder Bishop/Overseer ShepherdUsed in connected and interchangeable waysElder - Bishop/OverseerTitus 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 overseerG1985 must be above reproach as Gods steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,Bishop/Overseer Shepherd1 Peter 2:25(NASB) 25For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the ShepherdG1985 and Guardian of your souls. Acts 20:28(NASB) 28Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseersG1985, to shepherdG4165 the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Bishop/Overseer G1985G1985 episkopos Thayer 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 churchvisitation, 2 Luke 19:44, 1 Pet 2:12 bishop, 1 1 Tim 3:1 bishopric, 1 1 Tim 3:1

ElderG4245G4245 presbuteros Thayer 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 ElderG4245Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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 1:1 eldest, 1 John 8:9 old, 1 Acts 2:17 Shepherd G4165 G4165 poimaino 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 ones body, to serve the body 1a5) to supply the requisites for the souls needPart of Speech: verb A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

DeaconG1249G1249 diakonos Thayer 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 DeaconG1249Part of Speech: noun masculine or feminine A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

General Qualifications1 Timothy 3:1-7Titus 1:5-91 Timothy 3:8-13EldersEldersDeaconsmust be above reproachif any man is above reproach beyond reproachrespectable must be men of dignityhe must have a good reputation with those outside the churchthe husband of one wifethe husband of one wifemust be husbands of only one wifeWomen must likewise be dignified, but temperate, faithful in all things,General Qualifications1 Timothy 3:1-7Titus 1:5-91 Timothy 3:8-13EldersEldersDeaconsmust be one who manages his own household wellhaving children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion and good managers of their children and their own householdskeeping his children under control with all dignityfree from the love of money not fond of sordid gainNot... fond of sordid gainnot addicted to winenot addicted to wineNot... addicted to much winetemperateself-controlled but temperateholding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teachingholding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Elder Specific Qualifications1 Timothy 3:1-7Titus 1:5-9not pugnaciousnot pugnaciousbut gentlenot self-willedpeaceablenot quick-temperedable to teachable ... to exhort in sound doctrineable to refute those who contradict. hospitablehospitableprudentsensiblejustdevoutloving what is goodaspires to the office of overseerwork he desires to doDeacon Specific Qualifications1 Timothy 3:8-13not double-tonguedmust also first be testedaboveG423 reproachG423, blamelessG410 anegkletos Thayer Definition: 1) that cannot be called into to account, unreproveable, unaccused, blameless

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

husbandG435 of oneG1520 wifeG1135G435 aner Thayer 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 G1520 heis Thayer Definition: 1) oneG1135 gune Thayer Definition: 1) a woman of any age, whether a virgin, or married, or a widow 2) a wife 2a) of a betrothed woman temperateG3524G3524 / nephaleos / nephalios Thayer 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 Thayers/Strongs 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

prudentG4998G4998 sophron Thayer Definition: 1) of a sound mind, sane, in ones senses 2) curbing ones desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

respectableG2887G2887 kosmios Thayer Definition: 1) well arranged, seemly, modest

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

hospitableG5382G5382 philoxenos Thayer Definition: 1) hospitable, generous to guests

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

ableG1317 to teachG1317G1317 didaktikos Thayer Definition: 1) apt and skilful in teaching

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

not addictedG3943 to wineG3943 G3943 paroinos Thayer Definition: 1) given to wine, drunken

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

addictedG4337 to muchG4183 wineG3631G4347 proskollao Thayer Definition: 1) to glue upon, glue to 2) to join ones self to closely, cleave to, stick to

G4183 / polus / polos Thayer Definition: 1) many, much, large

G3631 oinos Thayer Definition: 1) wine 2) metaphorically fiery wine of Gods wrath pugnaciousG4131G4131 plektes Thayer Definition: 1) bruiser, ready for a blow 2) a pugnacious, contentious, quarrelsome person

Part of Speech: noun masculine A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs Number: from G4141 Total KJV Occurrences: 2 striker, 2 1 Tim 3:3, Titus 1:7

gentleG1933G1933 epieikes Thayer Definition: 1) seemingly, suitable 2) equitable, fair, mild, gentle

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

peaceableG269G269 amachos Thayer Definition: 1) not to be withstood, invincible 2) not contentious 3) abstaining from fighting

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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)

freeG866 from the loveG866 of moneyG866G866 aphilarguros Thayer Definition: 1) not loving money, not avaricious

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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 not fondG146 of sordidG146 gainG146G146 aischrokerdes Thayer Definition: 1) eager for base gain, greedy for money

Part of Speech: adjective A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 G2192 echo 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 ones self or find ones self so and so, to be in such or such a condition 4) to hold ones 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 Thayers/Strongs Number: including an alternate form scheo, used in certain tenses only), a primary verb Citing in TDNT: 2:816, 286 Total KJV Occurrences: 775

keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 G5043 teknon Thayer Definition: 1) offspring, children 1a) child 1a) a male child, a son Part of Speech: noun neuter A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs Number: from the base of G5098 Citing in TDNT: 5:636, 759 Total KJV Occurrences: 99 keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 G5292 hupotage Thayer Definition: 1) the act of subjecting 2) obedience, subjection

Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayers/Strongs 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

keepingG2192 his childrenG5043 underG1722 controlG5292 with allG3956 dignityG4587 G4587 semnotes Thayer 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 Thayers/Strongs 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

childrenG5043 whoG4103 believeG4103G4103 pistos Thayer 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 Gods 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 Thayers/Strongs Number: from G3982 Citing in TDNT: 6:174, 849 Total KJV Occurrences: 66childrenG5043 whoG4103 believeG4103 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

a good reputationG3141 G3141 marturia Thayer 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 Thayers/Strongs 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

Views on QualificationsSpecific 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.Elders Deacons1 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.