Biblical Eldership

History is filled with accounts of the rise of great nations and rulers. While each one seemed invincible and gave the impression they would last forever, one by one they have fallen and disappeared. Only God’s Kingdom and the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ remain truly permanent and indestructible. In the New Testament Church, Christ has instituted the office of Elder to lead and care for His Church. This office of Elder is an extremely high calling. This is because the elders must be devoted to what matters most in life and that which lasts forever. They pour the investment of their lives into the kingdom of Christ, the Word of God, and the souls of people. In this lecture series, we will be considering together the Biblical foundations for and qualifications and duties of the office of Elder in the Church of Christ.

Previously we’ve considered biblical foundations for Christ’s headship over the church, his prescribed church government, and the offices he appointed. Now we will turn our considerations specifically to the office of Ruling Elder and the biblical qualifications for holding that office.

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Rev. Robert McCurley is the minister of the Gospel at Greenville Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC, a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). https://www.greenvillepresbyterian.com