In 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Paul details the character of elder–pastors. He explains what their lives must reflect and what must be absent from them. He then shows how an elder’s own household serves as the proving ground for his character. Finally, Paul reveals the reason behind these qualifications: elders are called to shepherd God’s household.
Who Are Biblical Elders: The Elder’s Character
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Series
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- 1 John 17
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- Galatians 18
- Basics 5
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- The 10 Commandments 11
- God Is... 5
- Philippians 21
- The Meaning of Life 15
- The Conscience 4
- Life in the Kingdom 26
- Book of 1 Samuel 16
- The Book of Ruth 6
- Colossians 19
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- Called Out By God 48
- Church Mission 4
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Books
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