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1) Should every local church be governed by a plurality of elders, or just every city seea functioning of multiple elders? What type of government would you have if only oneelder ruled in the local church? (Study other corresponding NT passages to help shedlight on this issue.)2) How is it even possible to be "above reproach"? What does Paul mean by thisgeneral requirement? What type of investigation or examination is required to reachsuch a verdict?3) What is our standard for faithfulness on the part of those we employ? What aresome of our expectations? What is God's standard for faithfulness on the part of thosewho would be stewards of His message of eternal life?4) How can one perform the functions of exhorting and refuting without manifesting anargumentative spirit?* * * * * * * * * *QUOTES FOR REFLECTION:Guthrie: "The minister must have clear convictions and an understanding of the'teaching' (presumably that which was passed on by oral tradition, although it maypossibly refer to some written records; cf. Simpson), and he must be prepared to clingto the truth even in face of opposition. Only so will he be able to perform the doubletask of exhorting others and correcting those who contradict the truth."Ritchie: "The first thing Paul says is, "If any man." Note that elders are to be men, thatthey are to function as men called by God, to continue their role of headship asdesigned by God in creation. All the elders throughout the history of Israel were men.Even though he was surrounded by godly women, Jesus appointed 12 men as apostles.Though the apostles in turn were surrounded by godly women, they appointed onlymen. The issue is function, not equality of personhood. This is the way God wantshis church to function--by choosing men to be elders."Hiebert: "Doctrinal fitness is also necessary. The overseer must be known to 'holdfirmly to the trustworthy message,' clinging to it despite the winds of false teaching andopen opposition. 'Trustworthy' underlines that the Christian gospel is perfectly reliableand completely worthy of his confidence. He must adhere to the Word 'as it has beentaught' and be in accord with the teaching given by the apostles. Unfaithfulness to thebiblical revelation disqualifies a man for leadership in God's church. Doctrinal fidelitywill give him a standing ability to perform a twofold task: First, he is to 'encourageothers by sound doctrine,' apealing to them to adhere to and advance in their Christianfaith. This can be done by proclaiming 'sound doctrine,' teaching that is not onlycorrect but healthful, promoting spiritual health, in contrast to the unhealthy falseteaching. Secondly, his work also demands that he 'refute those who oppose' the truegospel and speak against it as the advocates of error. He must 'refute' them by exposing
their error and trying to convince them that they are wrong. Christian truth needs notonly defense against attacks, but also clear exposition. Effective presentation of thetruth is a powerful antidote to error."Wallis: "Paul gives three general qualifications (v.6), a list of negatives (v. 7), and a listof positive qualifications (vv. 8,9). The whole section is closely parallel to 1 Tim 3:2-4."
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