Our church family is studying through Titus. We recently studied elders and their qualifications (Titus 1:5-9). We learned that the elders are not the superheroes of the body. They are not the super Christians who are a step above everyone else in the church. When Paul told Titus to appoint elders in every town, he … Continue reading A Prayer to Be Above Reproach
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Picturing Elders: Shepherds
We have been studying church elders by studying their titles. These titles serve as picture words which describe their duties and function in the church. So far we studied elders, stewards, and overseers. In this post we will look at the title “shepherd” or “pastor.” One of the titles for elders in the New Testament … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Shepherds
Each One for God’s Glory – 1 Peter 4:7-11
Our church family has recently started dedicating Wednesday evenings to the public reading of Scripture and prayer. The Lord has recently convicted me of the power that the Word of God has as it is read. (You can read more about that here) Being a Christian, I believe in the inspiration, authority, and power of … Continue reading Each One for God’s Glory – 1 Peter 4:7-11
Picturing Elders – Overseers
We have been studying the different titles for elders, which really serve as descriptions of the elder’s duties and service. We have already looked at the titles “elder” and “steward.” “Elder” describes the spiritual maturity of the elders. “Steward” describes their position as managers of God’s household. In this post we will look at the … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Overseers
Picturing Elders – Stewards
In our current series on elders we are studying the different titles for elders. These titles serve as picture words that help us understand the roles of these men in the life of the church. Our last post looked at the title “elder.” You can read that post here. In this post we will study … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Stewards
Picturing Elders: Elders
We have started a series on the elders of the church. This study is the result of our church family’s study in Paul’s letter to Titus. Paul has left Titus on Crete to straighten out the problems in the churches and appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). That led us into a study of … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Elders
Picturing Elders – Overview
God is so kind to us. He knows our frailties. He knows how we think. He leans into us in kindness and speaks to us in ways we can understand. That is a beautiful thing. God has spoken to us in the Bible. He did not have to, but He did. He has revealed Himself … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Overview
The Head of the Church
Before we start this study on elders, it is essential that we remember – Jesus is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:15, 5:23; Colossians 1:18, 2:19). Jesus has died for His church and purchased us with His own blood (Acts 20:28). God “has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us … Continue reading The Head of the Church
Thinking Biblically About Elders
Our church family is studying Paul’s letter to Titus. It is a short offering. There are only forty-six verses in the whole letter. It may take a slow reader fifteen minutes to read the whole thing. Yet, it has take our church a long time to study the first chapter of this book. This is … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Elders
A Brief Outline of Paul’s Letter to Titus
Some explanations have been added. I. Greeting and Purpose Statement (1:1-4) Purpose Statement: "…for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life…” Titus 1:1b-2a Definitions Godliness – devotion to God. The fruit of godliness is right living, or godly living. … Continue reading A Brief Outline of Paul’s Letter to Titus
