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Timothy 3 Qualifications of Church
Leadership
This
chapter centers around being a good Elder and Deacon but most of all being
God’s child. An Elder must not be new but well studied. He must be blameless in
the home and outside the home. Must have the reputation of ruling his house
well with patience and loving kindness and must have a good reputation outside
of the home in the community in which he lives.
Deacons
follow the same standards as the Elder only they must first be tested and found
blameless. They must answer to “what is their motive?” Is it for prestige or
for service to the Lord. What is their goal? Is it to serve self or the Lord?
“God
was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached
among the Gentiles.” This affirms both the humanity and divinity of Jesus
Christ. He is human, have been “manifested in the flesh,” and He is divine.
Having been “received up in glory.” This is the great mystery of godliness. We
become godly not by trying to be good enough, but by depending on Jesus Christ.
He lived a perfect human life, then He rose again to make it possible for us to
one day be with Him. We can please God by accepting His Son, Jesus Christ. We
live for Him by being His own.
Please
read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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David Jeremiah Study Bible. Through the Bible by J. Vernon McGee.
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