(_b_) III. 1 TIMOTHY 3:1.
Church Officials. 1 Timothy 3:1. The Bishops. Not only public worship,
but also the appointment of officials, must be regulated. He who
exercises oversight a good work, as is generally admitted must possess
moral qualifications which place him beyond reproach. He must be ... [ Continue Reading ]
DEACONS AND DEACONESSES. Certain moral qualities, likewise, are
required in deacons. They must be serious, sincere in speech, free
from love of wine and (since they administer church funds) from love
of money, holding with a pure conscience the truth revealed in the
faith. They, too, must be appoint... [ Continue Reading ]
(_c_) 1 Timothy 3:14. THE AIM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS. The purpose of such
directions, written lest Paul's visit be delayed, is to teach men
proper behaviour in God's household (_cf._ Hebrews 3:6), the Church,
by which the truth is upheld and protected against error. And how
great is that revealed truth... [ Continue Reading ]