BIG IDEA: Elders must be firm in biblical doctrine so that they can instruct God’s people in the truth & protect them from destructive error.

OUTLINE:

1. What He Must Be

• Competent

• Convictional

2. What He Can Do

• Instruct

• Protect

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Word Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The Crossway Classic Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus by John Calvin