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Elders' involvement in the lives of the young men can only serve for long-term good. What is more desirable than ministers who, because of the elders' careful assistance of them, esteem the eldership highly? "These men watched out for me, helped me. I love the place God has for the elders in the chu
4; the elders: a. Elders must be understood (1) Not as officebearers, but as the “ eldest”. (2) As representatives of the Church. (3) Their number must be explained as twice 12, so that they represent the Church of the old and new dispensations ( twelve patriarchs, twelve apostles ). b.
THE ELDERS The elders spoken of in the verse are not our consistory members, but as the chapter shows those saints that have gone before us, particularly those of the Old Testament dispensation. Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and all the rest whose names are mentioned in the chapter are the
The Apostle indicates in our text that elders must be in the Church. There must be elders. He speaks of the elders who are in these churches in Cappadocia, in Bithynia, in Asia. And so also, we must have elders, but we must have good, faithful, and godly elders. The Apostle's words in our text
THE ELDERS The elders spoken of in the verse are not our consistory members, but as the chapter shows those saints that have gone before us, particularly those of the Old Testament dispensation. Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and all the rest whose names are mentioned in the chapter are the elders. The
The elderly generation has so many important things to say and are more than happy to share them with you. I know that as young adults, we need good role-models and solid advice. Who better to fit the bill than those that have lived almost a century? Elderly people, as we all know, aren’t here forev
The first benefit for the elders which ought to be mentioned is that diligent pursuance of this practice; will enable them to know the spiritual condition of the flock over which the Lord has placed them. Many experienced elders will cheerfully witness to the truth of this statement. Especially in l
The elders are also called upon to care for the chronically ill, the elderly, and the shut-ins of the congregation. This too requires careful, diligent preparation. In these instances the elder finds himself visiting the same person weekly or, perhaps, bi-monthly. The visits must not be repetitive.
In order for aged men and women to be honorable, they must behave in a manner that is worthy of honor. This should especially be the case in the sphere of the covenant home and in the communion of the church. The inspired apostle Paul instructed the evangelist Titus working in the churches of Crete
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