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Titus

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2. The Biblical Qualifications For Pastoral Eldership (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Tim. 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4)

Alex Strauch — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:34:38 +0000

Editor's Note: This is a heavily modified manuscript (by the author) from this message on Titus.

Some people say eldership doesn't work. I respond, you're right. How can it work when we appoint spiritually unfit, unqualified elders? It can't work if we don't follow God's manual for eldership. And the first point is elders must be biblically qualified for eldership to work

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Titus

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4. Farewell: Entrusting the Local Elders to God and His Word

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:58:14 +0000

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7. Paul Entrusts the Elders to God and His Word, Acts 20:32

Paul knew that the Ephesian elders would face many trials and fierce battles, so he concludes his message by entrusting them not to any earthly authority or human organization but to God and His life-sustaining Word:

“And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified” (Acts 20:32).

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3. Farewell: Be Alert, Wolves Are Coming

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:50:35 +0000

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6. Paul Warns the Elders that Fierce Wolves Are Coming from Without and from Within, Acts 20:29-31

Following his plea for the elders to keep a vigilant watch over God’s blood-bought flock, Paul fuels the fire of his exhortation. He explains the chief fear that motivates his concerns: (Acts 20:29-31).

Fierce Wolves Are Coming

“I know that after my departure, fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.” (v. 29)

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False Teachers

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2. Farewell: Protect God’s Flock

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:36:25 +0000

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4. Paul Relinquishes His Responsibility as their Teacher and Leader, Acts 20:25-27

Now, Paul again uses, as in verse 22, similar language to move to his next thought, that this is his final meeting with his former colleagues (v. 25). Sadly, he must say,

“And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.”

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False Teachers

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Outline: Paul’s Farewell Message to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20:18-38)

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:18:57 +0000

1. Paul Summons the Elders of the Church in Ephesus

“Now from Miletus he (Paul) sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him.”

2. Paul Presents His Life and Ministry As an Example for the Elders to Follow (Acts 20:18-21)

A. You Know My Life and Trials, v. 19

“…serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews.”

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1. Farewell: Be Warned and Encouraged

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:31:53 +0000

Paul Summons The Ephesian Elders To Remember His Example

Paul’s speech to the Ephesian elders serves as a fitting conclusion to Acts 13-19, and the end of Paul’s three missionary journeys. This speech is an example of the kind of thing he would say upon his departure from a church. It is a beautiful summary of his concept of missionary work and pastoral work.

Pastoral Manual

Paul’s speech to the elders is a virtual pastoral manual. It is the only record of Paul speaking directly to elders.

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Paul’s Farewell Message to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20:18-38)

Alex Strauch — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:17:02 +0000

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These messages (audio and text, with accompanying outline) were taught by Alexander Strauch at The Spurgeon's Fellowship conference in January 2013.

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