Didaktikos

[Kokopelli]

This is a question about church elders and if they must be able to teach & preach from the pulpit.

Didaktikos - Strongs Number G1317
translations: Apt to teach (KJV)

1 Timothy 3:2 - So an elder must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

2 Timothy 2:24 - A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

In the two verses above, elders attributes are listed as;
Above reproach
Faithful
Self control
Live wisely
Good reputation
Enjoy guests
Not quarrelsome
Kindness
Patient

But added to these attributes, an ability is listed: The ability to teach. Should ability to teach be seen as an attribute or an ability? It almost appears non sequitur. As if describing someone who is friendly, kind, compassionate... and he welds.

Does teach for a church elder mean from the pulpit, or to seven year olds in Sunday school? Do your church elders preach or teach from the pulpit?

REFERENCES:

Able to teach (1317) didaktikos https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/...icle&aid=33451

What does didaktikos mean in 1 Tim 3:2 and 2 Tim 2:24?

https://margmowczko.com/didaktikos-teachable/

[RAMCLAP]

Short answer... Yes.

[Garand Hunter]

The requirements listed go beyond " in church " to everyday life issues as well.

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[Kokopelli]

Short answer... Yes.

Thanks. Do all the elders at your church teach from the pulpit?

[Kokopelli]

The requirements listed go beyond " in church " to everyday life issues as well.

Psalm 1

Thank you. Do all the elders at your church teach?

[2761377]

the Scriptural verse referred to is talking about a bishop.

Bishops are an order of magnitude greater than elders.

[RAMCLAP]

Thanks. Do all the elders at your church teach from the pulpit?

No. Most teach small groups and counceling. But can teach from the pulpit.

[RAMCLAP]

the Scriptural verse referred to is talking about a bishop.

Bishops are an order of magnitude greater than elders.

This is not correct. The word is literally the same office. It came to mean your definition later. Bishop, Pastor, Elder are all the same.

[Barang]

just imagine if politicians were held to this standard but we have low information voters voting them in line with their values.

[Garand Hunter]

Correct RAMCLAP !

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[Garand Hunter]

Where I go to church they can when asked by the pastor and the other elders.

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[eta34]

Why does someone always have to bring politics into these discussions? OP asks about elders and someone steers to politics. Lame.

[Barang]

Why does someone always have to bring politics into these discussions? OP asks about elders and someone steers to politics. Lame.

I?m sorry for offending you.

[Kokopelli]

To clarify my question, we have an elder board. All but one of them would be able to fill the pulpit on Sunday morning, in the pastors absence, with some planning. This one just does not have the gift of teaching that the pastor has. So the question of 1 Timothy 3:2 came up. (Elder must be able to teach.)

However, the elder has filled in and taught Sunday school class when the leader is out. He teaches individuals Biblical truth to individuals. He teaches the worship team music and owns a music store where he teaches students to play instruments and how to sing. But teaching a sermon from the pulpit? Probably not the right guy for the job.

1 Timothy 3:2 - So an elder must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

Applying 1 Timothy 3:2 literally, we could say that an elder must be married. One elder is not married. Should both of these elders be removed from office?

[Garand Hunter]

NO, let them use their God given gifts !

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