Qualifications for elders, continued:Not a new convert – I Timothy 3:6Hebrews 5:12Holding fast the faithful word – Titus 1:9Note that the stated purpose of this requirement is so the man will hold fast to sound doctrine and be able to defend it.Able to teach – I Timothy 3:2There is no specification about whether this has to be public or private teaching.The husband of one wife – I Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6See also I Timothy 3:12Manages his own household well – I Timothy 3:4-5See II Corinthians 9:13A man must be managing his household in such a manner that they respect him. How a man leads his family gives an idea of how he will tend to the church.Having children who believe – Titus 1:6
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