For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, (Titus 1:7)
There is not a shift from a discussion of elders to one of pastors and bishops. The “Overseer ” or pastor is an elder. The participle “for” indicates not [...]
Notes: Titus 1:8
but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, (Titus 1:8)
As an ambassador for the kingdom of heaven, the pastor must be willing to talk to strangers. His church must be a welcome environment to those that God is drawing into the body.
A few weeks ago a young lady and her husband accepted Christ [...]