2. Class #5: Elders

8. A manei tis, if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man

9. Desires the work of an elder (NKJV) Aspires to the office (NAS) oregomai: to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for):--covet after, desire.

10. Blameless (NKJV) Above reproach (NAS) anepileptos: from not arrested, i.e. (by implication) inculpable:- -blameless, unrebukeable.

11. The husband of one wife Aner mia gune: one woman man

12. TemperateNephaleos: sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect:-- sober.

13. Sober-minded (NKJV) Prudent (NAS) sophron: safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion):-- discreet, sober, temperate.

14. Of good behavior (NKJV) Respectable (NAS) kosmios, kos'-mee-os : orderly, i.e. decorous:--of good behaviour, modest.

15. Hospitablephiloxenos, fil-ox'-en-os : fond of guests, i.e. hospitable:--given to (lover of, use) hospitality.

16. Able to teachdidaktikos: instructive ("didactic"):--apt to teach.

17. Not given to wine (NKJV) Not addicted to wine (NAS) paroinos: (NOT) staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper):-- given to wine.

18. Not violent (NKJV) Not pugnacious (NAS) plektes: a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome):-- striker.

19. Not greedy for money (NKJV) free from the love of money (NAS) aischrokerdes : sordid:--given to (greedy of) filthy lucre.

20. GentleEpieikes: appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild:--gentle, moderation, patient.

21. Not quarrelsome (NKJV) Peaceable (NAS) Amachos: peaceable:--not a brawler.

22. Not covetousAphilarguros: unavaricious:-- without covetousness, not greedy of filthy lucre.

23. One who rules his own house well (NKJV) One who manages his own household well (NAS) Proistemi: to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practice:- -maintain, be over, rule.

24. Children in submission (NKJV) Children under control (NAS) Teknon: a child (as produced):-- child, daughter, son. Hupotage: subordination:-- subjection.

25. Not a novice (NKJV) Not a new convert (NAS) Neophutos: newly planted, i.e. (figuratively) a young convert ("neophyte"):--novice.

26. Has a good testimony among those who are outside (NKJV) a good reputation…. (NAS) Marturia: evidence given (judicially or genitive case):-record, report, testimony, witness.

27. Having faithful children …. (NKJV) Having children who believe… (NAS) Pistos :objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:--believe (-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true

28. …children not accused of dissipation or insubordination (NKJV) …children not accused of dissipation or rebellion (NAS) Asotia, properly, unsavedness, (by implication) profligacy:-excess, riot Nupotaktos, unsubdued, insubordinate (in fact or temper), disobedient, that is unruly.

29. Not quick tempered Orgilos,: irascible:--soon angry

30. Loving (a lover of) what is good Philagathos: fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue:--love of good men.

31. JustDikaios: equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).

32. Holy (NKJV) Devout (NAS) Hosios: properly, right i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure):-- holy, mercy, undefiled

33. Holding fast the faithful word in accordance with the teaching Antechomai: to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for:--hold fast, hold to, support.

34. by sound doctrine both to exhort and convict those who contradict parakaleo, to call near, i.e. invite, invoke, beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort elegcho, to confute, admonish:- -convict, convince, tell a fault,

35. PassageWho AppointedHow Was It Done Acts 14:23 Paul & Barnabas w/ prayer, fasting & commendation Titus 1:5 Titus 1 Timothy 5:21 TimothyLaying on of hands Ephesians 4:11 Jesus Christ Acts 20:28 Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:28 God

36. Appointment By the authority of God Through Christ & through the Holy Spirit Accomplished by men Initially by Apostles Subsequently by evangelists

37. Method of appointments Laying on of hands - the passing of authority Prayer and fasting - devotional Time of appointment Clearly not at the inception of a church Indicative it is not a sin to be unorganized Called to be "set in order"

38. Selection of Elders No direct evidence the church was consulted However - can we imagine the appointment of an undesired overseer?

40. Ephesians 4:11-12 GENERAL: To aid in the work of the church 1. Perfection(maturity, Katartizo) 2. Ministry (Diakonia, taking care of Saints) 3. Building (Oikodoma)

41. 1 Peter 5:1-4 1. Shepherd (verb) 2. Serving (eagerly and willingly) 3. By being examples

42. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 1. Rule (proistemi: to stand before)

43. Hebrews 13:7, 13:17 1. Rule (hegeomai: to lead, i.e. command (with official authority))

44. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 1. Labor 2. Admonish

45. Titus 1:9-13 1. Exhort 2. Convict (stop the mouth) of those who contradict (i.e. the disputer/gainsayer)

46. Titus 1:7 1. Stewardship (oikonomos, the house feeder)

47. 1 Timothy 3:5 1. Take care (epimeleomai, to care over)

48. Class #5: Elders