The Appointment of Elders

THE APPOINTMENT OF ELDERS

I. THEIR ESSENTIAL WORK (V. 5)
(a.) To revitalize the church
(b.) To recognize new leaders

II. THEIR EXAMPLE SET (Vv. 6-8)
(a.) By their home
(i.) His marriage
(ii.) His children
(b.) By their character
(i.) Disqualifying traits
(ii.) Qualifying traits

III. THEIR ENABLEMENT DEMONSTRATED (V. 9)
(a.) Doctrinal soundness
(b.) Didactic giftedness
(c.) Defensive polemics