40 questions about elders and deacons

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Merkle, Benjamin L. (autor.)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:inglés
Publicado: Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications, 2008.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Offices in General
  • Why Is It Important to Have a Biblical Form of Church Government?
  • What Are the Various Forms of Church Government?
  • Does the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 Support Episcopalianism or presbyterianism?
  • What New Testament Evidence Is There in Support of Congregationalism?
  • Are the Offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, and Priest for Today?
  • How Many Church Offices Are There Today?
  • The Office of Elder
  • Questions Related to Background Issues
  • What Is the Background of the Terms "Elder" and "Overseer"?
  • What Is the Origin of the Christian Elder or Overseer?
  • Do the Terms "Elder" and "Overseer" Represent the Same Office?
  • Does 1 Timothy 5:17 Make a Distinction Between Two Types of Elders?
  • -What Is the Role of an Elder?
  • How Much Authority Should the Elders Have?
  • Were Timothy and Titus Pastors/Elders?
  • Questions Related to Qualifications
  • What Are the Situational and Family Qualifications for an Elder?
  • What Are the Moral Qualifications for an Elder?
  • What Does It Mean That an Elder Must Be "the Husband of One Wife"?
  • Must an Elder Be Married and Must His Children Be Believers?
  • What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Can Be Elders?
  • What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders?
  • What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders?
  • Questions Related to the Plurality of Elders
  • Should Each Church Have a Plurality of Elders?
  • How Many Elders Should Each Congregation Have?
  • What Is the Relationship Between Staff Members and Elders?
  • -Should There Be an Equality (Parity) Among the Elders?
  • How Should the Elders Make Decisions?
  • What Are the Advantages of Having a Plurality of Elders?
  • Why Do So Few Churches Have a Plurality of Elders?
  • -How Does a Church Transition to a Plurality of Elders?
  • Questions Related to the Selecting, Ordaining, Paying, and Removing of Elders
  • How Should Elders Be Selected?
  • Should Elders Have Terms or Serve for Life?
  • Should Elders Be Ordained?
  • Should Elders Be Paid?
  • What Should Be Done If an Elder Is Caught in Sin?
  • The Office of Deacon
  • What Is the Background of the New Testament Deacon?
  • What Are the Qualifications for a Deacon? What Is the Role of a Deacon?
  • What Is the Relationship Between the Office of Deacon and the Office of Elder?
  • What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Can Be Deacons?
  • What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Deacons?
  • Is It Important to Use the Terms "Elder" and "Deacon"?.