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1 | Biblical Function Of Elders? | Num 11:16 | bowler | 206391 | ||
Looking at the Biblical idea of elders here and tracing it from the OT into the NT. In Numbers 11:16-17 the Lord grants to Moses help in judging the matters of the people. In 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Paul shows the qualifications for elders. What would be the difference if any between how the Lord had elders functioning in the OT and how they should be functioning now according to the NT? blessings abound, bowler |
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2 | Biblical Function Of Elders? | Num 11:16 | Searcher56 | 206396 | ||
Scripture ... Act 20:28-31, 2Ti 2:24-26, 1Th 2:11-12 ... bowler, To understand the role of the elders in the chutch, one needs to understand the Jewish culture in the OT and NT. Acts 20:28-31 shows us they had the discipline and oversight of the church plus rule and guide in a way pleasing to God. They were to nurture and preserve life of those under their charge, by teching them God's way (2Ti 2:24-26, 1Th 2:11-12). Not all churches that are elder ruled. Some are ruled by the congregation, others by the pastor. Each has their view on the role of the elder. Searcher |
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3 | Biblical Function Of Elders? | Num 11:16 | bowler | 206410 | ||
Searcher Very interesting, thank you for those scriptures it brought light to the whole thing. As to rule of churches - By congregation? How does that work, do you know? Is that done by vote or some such, by the boards? Elder is a pretty broad term, overseer is another way of putting it. A pastor or a teacher could be said to be an elder, or overseer. A deacon could be said to be an elder, but perhaps not an overseer. We have deacons, and trustees, some of whom are on the elder board, and then the pastor who works more closely with the elder board than with the deacons per se. Not all of our deacons and trustees are male, but all of our elders are. We have a lady associate minister udner the headship of the pastor, but she does not interact very closely with the elder board, but does with the deacons. Our church is a little bit different than a lot of others. Our elders are responsible for matters of conduct and church governance and work together with the pastor on these matters, he consults with them and makes descisions in concert with their input a lot of the time, but not always. blessings abound, bowler |
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