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violent or greedy for gain, [8] but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. [9] He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruc- tion in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.

a. Appointed on the basis of apostolic authority

b. Had to be persons of sterling character and reputation

c. Place as elder is made synonymous with “overseer,” (compare verse 5 with verse 7)

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3. Acts 20.17, 28

a. Were called as elders to guard the flock (synonymous with the pastoral role)

b. The Holy Spirit made them overseers to care for the Church.

c. This Church has been purchased with the very blood of God , Jesus Christ.

C. Implications for the elder’s role in the body