TY  - BOOK
AU  - Merkle,Benjamin L.
TI  - 40 questions about elders and deacons
SN  - 9780825433641
U1  - 262.14 21
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Grand Rapids, MI
PB  - Kregel Publications
KW  - Ancianos (oficiales de la Iglesia)
KW  - Diáconos
N1  - 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"?; SEG42; SEG41; SEG40; SEG39; P94; P87; P86; P85; P77; P76; P35
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