Letter to Timothy: Church Offices (9): The Election of Elders

Dear Timothy, The time has come in our discussion to talk about the office and work of the elders in the Church of Jesus Christ. In previous letters we have already talked about the basic idea of the office of elders: how it stands connected with the Old Testament offices; how it is related to the office of the apostles and the office of the ministry of the Word; what is the chief feature of this office as a special office in the Church of Christ; and such like subjects. Now we must turn to...