chapter what an elder or a pastor of a church ought to be like in his per sonal life. Such men were to be in the faith, as is needed today. The children in the elder's family were to be well-behaved. The original means either trustworthy or believ ing children. Young people in the home of the Christian leader should also know the Lord. If he’s not able to win his own children to the faith, how will he be able to lead others to Christ? The children must lead re strained and disciplined lives. They are to obey parental authority. In ability to train and govern a family creates a presumption of inability to train and govern a church. One man has said, “The reason why some min isters’ children turn out as badly as they do is that they have to play with the children of the members of the church.” There’s a great deal of truth in that. The designations elder and bishop were used to refer to the same person. The same church office is described. There is a difference in connotation although both are overseers in the church. An elder is to be God’s steward, directly account able to the Lord. Five negative qualities are listed, beginning with verse 7. He’s not to be self-willed or to have a self-loving spirit, disregarding other people. He’s not to become angry easily or to be quick-tempered. He’s not to be a brawler or one addicted to wine. Wine was clearly recognized as an evil. The bishop was to avoid it. He’s not to be quick with his fists and not given to acts of bodily violence. He’s not to be guilty of love of filthy lucre, eager for shameful gain. While the laborer is worthy of his hire, the ministry must not be con sidered simply as a money-making business. There are also requisites on the positive side. An elder must be given to hospitality. He should gladly open his home to entertain strangers in need. In those days believers, in
CONVICTION COMM ISSION COMMITMENT
The» three words characterize the studentswho will graduate fromBIOLA to go outintotheworld in service for the lord Jesus Christ. BIOLA graduates go out with strong CONVICTION concerning their faithin Jesus Christ and the Word of God. From theirBible coursesreceived at BIOLA, theyknowwhat theybelieve and theyalso know why theybelieve it. They will speak withauthority abouttheir authentic Christianfaith. They will go out in obedience to the COMMISSION their Lord has given them. In joy and victory, theyhave madetheir COMMIT MENT to God's plan and purpose for their lives. These three words cancharacterize yourlife as you invest in the preparation of these young people at Biola. We urge YOUto make a regular investment through THE BIOLA FELOWSHIP (se reverse side of this page). YOU can share also by a deferred gift through BIOLA'S AGREEMENT PROGRAM and/or by remem bering BIOLA in your WILL. Please send coupon below for further information. Yes, please sendme information concerning THE CHRISTIAN'S WILL and BIOLA'S AGREEMENT PRO GRAM. Mr. Mrs ...................................
.............
Miss Address ......................
|____ _______ ...
City __________________________ I
__
State... .....................
;_ Zip ...... .... ..... .
Send to: BIOLA SCHOOLS S COLLEGES, INC. 13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, Calif. 90638 In Canada:BIOLA ASSOCIATION OF CANADA P.O. Box 3013, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
32
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs