Elders are distinguished by their commitment to the Word of God, and by their ability to apply it to encourage and to correct.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItSo that he may be able to give instructions in sound doctrine and rebuke those who contradict it.
Scripture reveals Christ and transforms us into Christlikeness.
Acts 20:28-31 and Titus 1:9-11
- What specific kinds of error should you be watching for in the church in America (general) and in your church in particular?
- What should you do if this error were introduced by one of the elders (as Paul warned in Acts 20)?
- Talk with the elders in your church about what error needs to be addressed. Write them down and prioritize them according to their urgency.
- Select one specific false teaching that could endanger your church. Write down how you would go about preparing your congregation to resist it. Chart out a plan for studying how to counter it using Scripture. Show this to and interact with another elder about it.
Major Bible Themes, John F. Walvoord and Lewis Sperry Chafer
Basic Theology: A Popular Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth, by Charles Ryrie
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, by Wayne Grudem and Elliot Grudem
Bible Gateway reading plans: You can create an account or log in and subscribe to the reading plan of your choice. Then you can track your progress, receive daily reading reminder emails, and print monthly lists of readings for offline use. You can start, pause, or end a reading plan at any time—at your own pace.
“Do It Yourself Bible Reading Program,” article by Chuck Gianotti