Final Flashcards
(12 cards)
In 1 Tim. 3 on what grounds should we choose and elder or deacon?
Biblical grounds
What must deacons prove before being appointed?
Their qualifications
What must be considered before electing a deacon?
Their whole family
What same requirement is required for being a deacon or elder?
Spiritual maturity
What should be the attitude of a potential leader towards other leaders?
Unity of a purpose and supporting other leaders to uphold truth
According to 1 Tim. 4 what is the responsibility of all elders and deacons to watch for?
Apostasy
What must ALL leaders stand for and what not?
Truth defined in the Word, rather than what is culturally popular.
What are the priorities of the church that must be set by deacons & elders?
Godliness, reading the word, exhortation and sound doctrine
According 1 Tim. 5 what is the only group of widows the church has financial responsibility to?
Good, faithful workers, who have no other means of support?
What responsibility is due elders or pastors?
Double honoured- respect and money
What is the responsibility of anyone hearing an accusation against an elder or deacon?
2-3 witnesses
What is the basic truth that guides interpersonal relationships in the church according to 1 Tim. 6?
We are a family
