Bishop(5x) Greek EPISKOPOS Superintendent, Overseer I Peter 2:25 …Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. (Christ) Titus 1:7 …bishop must be blameless… I Timothy 3:2 …bishop must be blameless… Bishop (1x) Greek EPISKOPE (I Timothy 3:1) Office of bishop Bishop s (1x) Greek EPISKOPOS Superintendent, Overseer Philippians 1:1 …with the bishops and deacon.
Elder(s) (65x) Greek PRESBUTEROS Senior, Older Elder(s) (2x) Greek PRESBUTERION Presbytery, estate of elder, Luke 22:66;Acts 22:5 I Timothy 5:15 “…Let the elders that rule well…” Titus 1:5 “…and ordain elders…” I Peter 5:1 “…the elders … I exhort, am also an elder…” I Peter 5:5 “…ye younger, submit …unto the elder…” 2 John 1:1; 3 John 1:1 “The elder (John) unto…”
A study of elders in the book of Acts gives a better understanding. Acts 4:5 “…their rulers, and elders and scribes…” 4:8 “…and elders of Israel…” 6:12 “…the chief priest and elders…” 22:5 “…all the estate of the elders; from whom also I received…” 23:14 “…came to the chief priests and elders, and said…” 24:1 “…the high priest, descended with the elders, and with…” 25:15 “…the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me…” (Above refers to Temple (Jews) – Below refers to Church (Christians)) 11:30 “…sent it to the elders…” 15:2 “…unto the apostles and elders about this question.” 15:4 “…received by the church, and the apostles and elders…” 15:6 “And the apostles and elders came together to consider…” 15:22 “it pleased the apostles and elders…” 15:23 “…The apostles and elders and brethren sent greetings…” 16:4 “…that were ordained of the apostles and elders…” 20:17 “…and called the elders of the church.” 21:18 “…and all the elders were present.”
It would appear that the office of elder was a carry over (by the Jews) from the Temple to the Church. The office is still in some churches today. Some are preachers, some are above deacons and some replace deacons.
Deacon (2x) Greek DIAKONEO wait upon, serve, minister (unto) (the act) I Timothy 3:10,13 …use office of deacon… …used the office of a deacon…Deacons(3x) Greek DIAKONOS an attendant, minister, servant (the person) Philippians 1:1 …with the bishops and deacons. I Timothy 3:8,12 …deacons must be grave …deacons … husband of one wife
Pastors (1x) Greek POIMEN Shepherd, Pastor Ephesians 4:11 (Pastor (1x) Jeremiah 17:16 Old Testament Hebrew) Teacher (4x) Greek DIDASKALOS Instructor: Doctor, Teacher, Master (Greek DIDACHE Doctrine Greek DIDACHO To Teach) John 3:2 … that thou (Jesus) art a teacher from God… Romans 2:20 … a teacher of babes… I Timothy 2:7 …a teacher (Paul) of the gentiles in faith… II Timothy 1:11 … (Paul) a teacher of the gentiles… Teachers (6x) Acts 13:1 …certain … teachers as Barnabus and Symeon I Corinthians 12:28,29 …God hath set some in the church Ephesians 4:11 …and some teachers… II Timothy 4:3 …heap to themselves teachers… Hebrews 5:12 …ye ought to be teachers… I Timothy 1:7Greek NOMODIDASKALOS …teachers of the Law… Titus 2:3Greek KALODIDASKALOS …teachers of good things… I Peter 2:1Greek PSEUDODIDASKALOS …False Teachers… Preacher(1x) Greek KERUSSO Proclaimer, Publisher Romans 10:14; How shall they hear without a Preacher? Preacher(3x) Greek KERUX Heralder, of divine truth I Timothy 2:7 “… I (Paul)…ordained a preacher…apostle…teacher”| II Timothy 1:11 “…I (Paul)…appointed a preacher…apostle…teacher…” II Peter 2:5 ‘’…Noah, the eight person, a preacher…”.
A woman joined to a man in marriage; a female spouse.
1 Peter 3:1-6Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. 1 Corinthians 7:2-4 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Galatians 4:27For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. Ephesians 5:22-24Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Ephesians 6:33Nevertheless let every one of you (Husbands) in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled 1 Corinthians 7:13-14 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 1 Corinthians 7:16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? 1 Corinthians 7:34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 1 Corinthians 7:39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
Without the Bible, the Holy Scripture, we have nothing to base our beliefs on. The Bible is God’s word about man and his relationship to God. Psalms 12:6The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalms 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. The Lord Jesus told how important Scripture is: Matthew 5:18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Luke 16:17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. Study the Word 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Reason to Study 2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Doctrinea belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. Reproof an expression of blame or disapproval. Correctionthe action or process of correcting something, used to introduce an amended version of something one has just said. Instructiondetailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled. Righteousness the quality of being morally right or justifiable. 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. PERFECT having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. Furnished to supply with what is useful or necessary, to fit out, provide, equip.
And to conclude: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Reading the Word is important. Study of the Word is better. Rightly dividing is needed to understand God’s Word. Just what does Rightly dividing mean? Of course, we all know the Bible is divided into two parts, the Old and New. Let’s look at a simply division of Scripture: Genesis, God is dealing with Gentiles. Exodus – Malachi, God is dealing with the Nation of Israel, Jews. Matthew- Acts 1-12, God (the Lord Jesus Christ fulfills the Law and offers the Kingdom to the Jews. Acts 13-28 – Hebrews, God uses the Apostle Paul top open the door of Salvation to ALL (including the gentiles) who will believe the Gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and confesses that the Lord Jesus is God (Romans 10:9-13). James – Jude, will be speaking to the Jews during the Tribulation. Revelation, warns for that which is to come during Tribulation, Millieum, The Great White Throne and on into Eternity.
There’s more to Rightly Dividing. Who is speaking? Who is being spoken to? And always put it into context. An example: Genesis 12:14Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. Now, just reading this verse, one would have to begin building an ARK. But wait, God said it; To Noah (verse 13). And it happened 4000 years ago. Doesn’t apply any more. And there are many, many more examples. But one more example: Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Who is speaking? Of course, Peter. Who is being spoken to? 2:36 answers this: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, JEWS of course.
As a believer we are instructed to be “a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”.
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Remember when Paul wrote these words, the New Testament did not exist. The scripture he was referring to was the Old Testament, Genesis to Malachi. Contained in the Old Testament are all the promises of God. As it is said “Hidden in the Old, Revealed in the New”.
Word of truth Psalm 119:43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
The Lord Jesus said: Luke 4:25But I tell you of a truth…Luke 9:27But I tell you of a truth…, Luke 12:44Of a truth I say unto you…, Luke 21:3And he said, Of a truth I say unto you…,John 8:32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 14:6…I am the way, the truth, and the life… Grace and Truth comes by Him: John 1:14,17 He doeth Truth John 3:21
2 Corinthians 6:7By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 5:5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 6:21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. Romans 9:33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 2 Corinthians 7:14For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. 2 Corinthians 9:4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. 2 Corinthians 10:8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 2 Timothy 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Titus 2:8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Reading the Word is important. Study of the Word is better. Apostle Paul challenges Timothy to Study not just read. The Apostle reminded his converts (and us): Study to shew 1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; And of the Jews in Berea it was reported. Acts 17:11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Approved unto God. The apostle Peter reminded his fellow Jews, the Lord Jesus was approved of God. Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: The Apostle Paul states that this should be the goal of every believer. Romans 14:18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Romans 16:10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household. 1 Corinthians 11:19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 2 Corinthians 7:11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. 2 Corinthians 10:18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. 2 Corinthians 13:7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
How you live your life is YOUR choice. You can live a good life or an evil wicked life or anything in between. Denying what the scripture says insures that you will spend eternity separated from God.
Or you can believe God, His word (the Bible) and believe the Gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe in your heart that the Lord Jesus is God and confess with your mouth (Romans 10:9-13).
Then, how you live your life is YOUR choice. You can live a good life or an evil wicked life or anything in between. Just remember you will stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give account of yourself (Romans 14:11-12).
Yes, you will go to Heaven and will spend eternity with God. But what will your rewards be?
As the Apostle Paul wrote: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Think of it this way. All your works (the way you lived) will be used to build a building upon the Foundation (the Lord Jesus). And he will dump gasoline on it and then toss a match to it.
What will be left? That’s your reward for all eternity. Your Cabin!
