40 Questions About Elders And Deacons
by Merkle, Benjamin L.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-01-31
Publisher(s): Kregel Academic & Professional
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Summary
Organized around common FAQs, 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons tackles the major questions that pastors, church leaders, and students ask about congregational church government, a topic of significant interest in the church today. It provides readers with a clear analysis of key biblical passages and succinct answers (4-8 pages each). The unique format of the book allows readers to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs. Thought-provoking discussion questions for each topic make it ideal for either personal or church-wide study. Book jacket.
Author Biography
Benjamin L. Merkle is professor of New Testament at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 11 |
| Introduction | p. 13 |
| Abbreviations | p. 17 |
| Offices in General | |
| Why Is It Important to Have a Biblical Form of Church Government? | p. 21 |
| What Are the Various Forms of Church Government? | p. 26 |
| Does the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 Support Episcopalianism or Presbyterianism? | p. 31 |
| What New Testament Evidence Is There in Support of Congregationalism? | p. 38 |
| Are the Offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, and Priest for Today? | p. 46 |
| How Many Church Offices Are There Today? | p. 54 |
| The Office of Elder | |
| Questions Related to Background Issues | |
| What Is the Background of the Terms "Elder" and "Overseer"? | p. 61 |
| What Is the Origin of the Christian Elder or Overseer? | p. 66 |
| Do the Terms "Elder" and "Overseer" Represent the Same Office? | p. 76 |
| Does 1 Timothy 5:17 Make a Distinction Between Two Types of Elders? | p. 84 |
| What Is the Role of an Elder? | p. 89 |
| How Much Authority Should the Elders Have? | p. 95 |
| Were Timothy and Titus Pastors/Elders? | p. 101 |
| Questions Related to Qualifications | |
| What Are the Situational and Family Qualifications for an Elder? | p. 109 |
| What Are the Moral Qualifications for an Elder? | p. 117 |
| What Does It Mean That an Elder Must Be "the Husband of One Wife"? | p. 124 |
| Must an Elder Be Married and Must His Children Be Believers? | p. 130 |
| What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Can Be Elders? | p. 135 |
| What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders? (Part 1) | p. 142 |
| What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders? (Part 2) | p. 150 |
| Questions Related to the Plurality of Elders | |
| Should Each Church Have a Plurality of Elders? | p. 161 |
| How Many Elders Should Each Congregation Have? | p. 166 |
| What Is the Relationship Between Staff Members and Elders? | p. 169 |
| Should There Be an Equality (Parity) Among the Elders? | p. 173 |
| How Should the Elders Make Decisions? | p. 178 |
| What Are the Advantages of Having a Plurality of Elders? | p. 183 |
| Why Do So Few Churches Have a Plurality of Elders? | p. 188 |
| How Does a Church Transition to a Plurality of Elders? | p. 192 |
| Questions Related to the Selecting, Ordaining, Paying, and Removing of Elders | |
| How Should Elders Be Selected? | p. 199 |
| Should Elders Have Terms or Serve for Life? | p. 204 |
| Should Elders Be Ordained? | p. 209 |
| Should Elders Be Paid? | p. 214 |
| What Should Be Done If an Elder Is Caught in Sin? | p. 219 |
| The Office of Deacon | |
| What Is the Background of the New Testament Deacon? | p. 227 |
| What Are the Qualifications for a Deacon? | p. 233 |
| What Is the Role of a Deacon? | p. 238 |
| What Is the Relationship Between the Office of Deacon and the Office of Elder? | p. 244 |
| What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Can Be Deacons? | p. 249 |
| What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Deacons? | p. 253 |
| Is It Important to Use the Titles "Elder" and "Deacon"? | p. 259 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 263 |
| Scripture Index | p. 265 |
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