The Noble Task: The Divine Call, Biblical Character, and Ecclesiastical Recognition of the Elder
Deep Dive into The Noble Task: The Divine Call, Biblical Character, and Ecclesiastical Recognition of the ElderThe office of elder is established by Scripture as a stewardship for the care of souls rather than a platform for self-expression or professional ambition. Redemptive history distinguishes the New Testament elder from the Old Testament priest; whereas priests served as mediators determined by lineage, elders are under-shepherds qualified by character and giftedness to feed the flock through the Word.The biblical call to this office involves both a subjective aspiration and an…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.