Church notes - 8th August 2021
Psalm 19
1 Timothy 3
Character
Timothy was in over his head - the Ephesian church was in crisis.
1 Timothy 1:3, 19
1 Timothy 2:8, 9
Church leadership styles
Presbyterian - Lead by Elders in the local church.
Episcopal - Lead by Bishops.
Congregational - The congregation makes decisions.
Paul didn't prefer any over the others. He focused on the character of the leaders.
vs 1
Different ways of understanding.
- Need to be married?
- No polygamists
- No divorcees who remarried?
- Remarried widowers?
- No unfaithfulness
vs 2 - 5
One who manages their household well.
Not a recent convert.
Have a good reputation.
Deacons
vs 10
Someone who knows Scripture and lives it out.
Enabiling and helping the Christian Church was Paul's priority.
The Church - God's household and family.
Protecting the Gospel message by ensuring that the Church has a good reputation in the community.