Titus 1:5-11
A very important qualification and duty of an elder, besides the moral character, is an
elder must be able by sound doctrine to ...
(1) ... exhort or encourage the believers ; able to motivate believers
by God's word.
(2) ... convince, show the error, overcome the arguments, correct ; with
God's word those who are wrong in their teaching and living.
Titus 1:9
that he may be able by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict
... New King James Version
then he will be able to encourage others with right teaching and show those who oppose
it where they are wrong ... New Living Translation
knowing how to use the truth to either spur people on in knowledge or stop them in
their tracks if they oppose it ... The Message Translation
to show the error of those who oppose it ... Gspd Translation
to overcome the arguments of the doubters ... Bas Translation
as well as to refute our opponents ... Tcnt Translation
to correct those who oppose him ... Beck Translation
Biblical elders are men who have devoted their heart to study God's word,
to practice God's word, to teach God's word ; so they can exhort God's people and expose the error of those who are teaching
unsound doctrine.
1 Timothy 3:2
Biblical elders must know God's word and must be skilled
in using God's word to exhort and overcome the arguments of those who contradict God's word.
skilled in teaching ... Con Translation
gift for teaching ... Wey Translation
a ready teacher ... Bas Translation
Biblical elders are - Ready, Gifted, Skilled - in teaching God's word.
Unfortunately, many people think of elders as being ( board elders ) - financial
officers, administrators, those who hire and fire preachers, etc.
But, the teaching of the New Testament is that elders must
be able to shepherd ; which includes the following ...
Acts 20:17, 28-30 ... protect , feed , God's people.
Acts 15:1-6 ... judge doctrinal error.
Titus 1:9 ... exhort and expose using God's word.
1 Timothy 3:2 ... skilled , gifted , ready , to teach God's word.
Biblical elders must be able to - manage his family household well ;
provide a model of Christian living for others to follow ; and - teach
and defend the faith.
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